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Scotland welcomes U-21 rugby teams
07/06/2004
Scotland is the host nation for the 2004 Under-21 Rugby World Cup which kicks off on Friday.
Sports Minister Frank McAveety welcomed the Australian team to Glasgow Airport on Sunday.
The other teams involved in the 12-nation tournament are Argentina, England, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Tonga, and Wales.
Games will be played at venues in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the Borders.