SCOTTISHrugby's man of the moment Darcy Graham feels his tries against Wales and England will count for little if he cannot take that form into Edinburgh's Champions Cup last eight tie with Munster next week.
The 21-year-old from Hawick has had a breakthrough season at the top level, playing regularly for Edinburgh and earning his first four Scotland caps.
After an outing off the bench against Wales last November he had the same experience against France during the Six Nations then started against Wales and England. He scored one try against the Welsh and followed it up with two at Twickenham last weekend.
As a result everyone north of the border is talking about him – but Graham himself is focused on helping Edinburgh through to their first Champions Cup semi-final in seven years. Munster visit Murrayfield on Saturday and Graham, right, told TRP: “I have to keep this run going, there is no point in scoring those tries and then thinking the season is over.
“I want to take my Scotland form into the Edinburgh team and just crack on from here and finish the season on a high. “I'm just taking it week by week and learning from the boys. It's great playing alongside the likes of Finn Russell for Scotland.
“You just learn off people like that and feed off their energy. They take everything in their stride and I'm just loving my time right now. My confidence is flying high and I want to take that onto the pitch against Munster.”
Graham is a throwback to the likes of Shane Williams but he is unfazed by playing in the land of the giants. He added: “I just have to back myself.
“People talk about my height (5ft 7ins), but I don't feel it's a factor – I think I've proven that now.
“Playing Scotland Sevens last year was huge for me on the attacking side. It taught me a lot about getting off the touchline and going looking for the ball and also finishing off tries like my first one at Twickenham.
“Munster will be coming for us but we've done really well at home this season and have nothing to lose. We are going to play our game and try to get the win.”
GARY HEATLY
