Scotland will make history in the World Cup next year irrespective of results when they help to launch a new 'greenhouse' stadium. The Scotsman's David Ferguson writes.
"Andy Robinson's squad will begin the 2011 tournament in New Zealand against either Romania or Uruguay - who play off for the final tournament spot in November - in the southern-most point of Invercargill, on Friday 10 September. However, when they pitch up in Dunedin to face Georgia, now coached by former Scotland coach Richie Dixon, on Wednesday 14 September the two nations will become the first to play an international rugby match in a fully enclosed stadium.
"Many teams have played in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium with its retractable roof closed, including Scotland, but the Otago venue being built to replace Dunedin's famous Carisbrook ground will have a clear roof with new technology that lets sunlight in but cannot be opened."
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