A decision to put hopes of an international return on back burner has paid dividends for record-breaking Glasgow No.10 Dan Parks, according to David Ferguson in The Scotsman.
"Irony hung in the air at Firhill last night as Dan Parks' 20-point contribution to Glasgow's victory and record of becoming the first man to break 1,000 points in Magners League history ensured he was the player most were talking about, days before it is due to be confirmed officially that this was his last Firhill derby before he moves to Cardiff next summer.
"The 31-year-old stand-off was quick to pay tribute to his pack for allowing him the space and time to control this game for the first hour, and while it will only enhance the prospect of him returning to Scotland's RBS Six Nations squad next month Parks insisted putting international thoughts out of his head had been a factor in his fine recent form."