John Barclay's continuing progress towards world-class status will see him named Scotland captain within a few years, according to a former holder of the post. The Scotsman's Stuart Bathgate reports.
"Seventy-five-times capped Gordon Bulloch believes the Glasgow flanker's leadership is quickly becoming as impressive as his defensive abilities, and thinks that if Barclay and his team-mates play at the top of their form they have a chance of upsetting Toulouse when the Heineken Cup resumes on Friday.
"He's an exceptional talent," said Bulloch, who retired from playing last season and is now a non-executive member of the Scottish Rugby Board. "It's great for Glasgow and for rugby in Scotland that John has opted to play at home for a while longer.
"His defensive qualities are remarkable and his leadership qualities are really developing now as well. I can see him being Scotland captain in two or three years."
"Barclay, 24, signed a new two-year deal this year with Glasgow, the team he joined as an apprentice six years ago. An outstanding performer in Scotland's recent win over South Africa at Murrayfield, he will have to play to a similar standard against the French club at Firhill, according to Bulloch, if Glasgow are to keep their Heineken hopes alive."
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