British and Irish Lions

The SRU chief is set to visit a potential site for a new stadium in Stirling this week not far from the battlefield where Robert Bruce relieved Stirling Castle from the hands of the English monarch, Edward II.

But Mackay maintains the trip is not set to free the imaginations of the most nationalistic Scot.

He told The Herald: "Someone is being very mischievous here.

"We were told in November about a plot of land being available, and I feel, as chairman of the SRU, I am duty bound to investigate every possibility.

"However, I think it is an indication of the priority that we are giving to this that I am only visiting it this week."

Sam Warburton says he is 'absolutely delighted' after being chosen to lead The British & Irish Lions in Saturday's first Test match against the Qantas Wallabies.

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland admits he and his assistants faced some tough selection calls when picking the side to face the Qantas Wallabies in Saturday's first Test.

Less than four kilometres away from the Suncorp Stadium, venue for the opening Test between the British & Irish Lions and Qantas Wallabies on Saturday, lies the grave of the man who took the starring role in the first international between the two teams in 1899.