First sporting success? Winning the sack race, Mile end primary school circa 1988

Finest sporting moment? Captaining Scotland to a win over Ireland in 6 Nations 2010

Your tip for the top: Talent is nothing without the right work ethic to go with it

First international / ‘big time’ call-up: Wales v Scotland 2004.

How do you feel when you know you are representing your team / country? Proud and excited

How and why did you get involved in your sport? I started playing rugby at school and loved it from day 1

What is your favourite moment in the history of sport? France beating New Zealand in the world cup semi finals in 1999. What a game.                      

Who has been the biggest influence on your sporting career? My late Dad

Any family connections to sport? My dad played rugby for Gordonians and at district level whilst my brother has played for the Scotland age grade teams and the Scottish International club side.

Who has been your toughest opponent and why? Dimitri Yachvili - always managed to influence games with his great kicking and his smart play

Three words that describe you: Quiet, driven and delicate!

Who would you most like to meet? Ricky Gervais

What is your most prized possession? My music collection

What is your biggest passion away from sport? Music.

Favourite sport(s) other than your own? Golf

Top tips to relax? Put down the iphone and watch a good film or listen to some good music

What is your ultimate ambition? To start and build up my own successful company after rugby

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Doing the above