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Last Updated: Tuesday, 28 August 2007, 14:18 GMT 15:18 UK
Callam treated for injured face
Dave Callam was hurt playing against South Africa
Callam was hurt during the 27-3 defeat by South Africa
Scotland number eight Dave Callam is receiving further treatment for a facial injury sustained in the World Cup warm-up match against South Africa.

The Edinburgh star suffered blurred vision in last Saturday's 27-3 defeat by the Sprinboks at Murrayfield.

Team doctor James Robson said: "He has an unusual and complex injury to his face which is requiring us to take advice from several medical sources.

"We hope in the next 24 hours to confirm the extent of his injury."

Prop Gavin Kerr and flanker Kelly Brown also picked up knocks at Murrayfield.

Scotland begin their World Cup campaign with a Pool C match against Portugal in St Etienne on Sunday, 9 September.

Despite Callam's injury, head coach Frank Hadden believed his gamble of playing just two World Cup warm-up games has paid off.

"We didn't pick up too many injuries and can take a massive amount from the game," he told BBC Sport after the Murrayfield clash.

"South Africa have played 10 games in the build up, so they are a lot match sharper than we are.

"They defended fantastically well and, in a game of not many chances, they were decisive."

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