Rugby: Callam gets green light for World Cup

GLASGOW - Scotland No 8 Dave Callam confirmed today that he has been given the green light to compete in the World Cup starting next week.

The 24-year-old sustained a facial injury during last Saturday's Test against South Africa at Murrayfield, and it had been feared he would have to withdraw from Frank Hadden's 30-man squad.

But Callam was given the all-clear by doctors this morning to make the trip to France in seven days' time.

"I'm obviously very pleased and keen to get back into action," said Callam.

Robson said: "After further consultation yesterday with another specialist, Dave Callam has been cleared to resume light training with the Scotland squad on Thursday with a view to a full bill of health from Monday.

"The ophthalmologist found his vision unimpaired and the facial surgeon he saw yesterday has passed him fit to resume light training this week."

The Edinburgh back-row forward took a blow immediately above his right eye in the 27-3 warm-up defeat to the Springboks. It was thought to have been an accidental clash of heads but it meant Callam subsequently suffered blurring to his vision.

- AFP