Many pundits have said that the new cash deal that has been signed by Scottish rugby is good for them. The Royal Bank of Scotland deal will range from sponsorship of the national team’s shirts after the Six Nations to a rebranding of the domestic leagues.

SRU chief executive Gordon McKie was delighted with the RBS involvement.

“Attracting such a high-profile brand is testimony to the hard work undertaken,” he said.

The three-and-a-half year sponsorship deal encompasses the game from grassroots to senior international level.