Scotland clarify Chris Cusiter’s absence while Henry Pyrgos takes captaincy

• Missing training after birth of child puts Rugby World Cup milestone in doubt• Henry Pyrgos will lead Scotland in warm-up against IrelandChris Cusiter’s hopes of joining an elite group to play in three World Cups for Scotland appear to be diminishing after it emerged the 33-year-old is not training with the national squad.Cusiter was excused a high intensity camp in the Pyrenees in June because of the birth of his child and it was assumed he was back in the fold, with paternity leave having come to an end. Officials, however, were forced into releasing a statement concerning the player’s int…