Nematodes & Nemeses

The Murrayfield pitch is being eaten by nematode worms, and that's about the most exciting thing that's happening on it at the moment. The groundskeepers are treating the pitch with garlic in an effort to scare the wriggly fellas away. And like the parasitic infestation, Scotland's team is missing a backbone this season. The arrival of the Auld Enemy usually brings out the best in them, but not this time. After failing to score any points, Scotland waved the white flag by kicking the ball out at full-time. The team and their pitch had taken enough of a beating for one afternoon.