Six Nations 2012: Scotland's Ross Ford says winning is much more important than captaincy That's what we have to get to. I've said after the past two games that we've shown glimpses, but we have to win. We've got to put things together. We need to do it. It's got to happen. Scotland will have home advantage against France at Murrayfield on Sunday. They will also have the overwhelming majority of a full house of more than 67,000 spectators willing them on. The fixture has not always been a sell-out in recent years, so Ford appreciates the support that will gather behind his side in Edinburgh, despite the fact that Scotland have won just two of their past 12 Six Nations matches. "There's no other place like it," said the 27-year-old hooker. When Murrayfield is packed it's a great atmosphere and it does give you a lift. The crowd get behind you; you feel it and it lifts you. It's daunting for teams coming here when the crowd are really vocal and backing you the whole way. But we've got pay that back by winning. That's what we go out to do. We're very pleased with some aspect of our last game down in Wales. We finished the game strongly and there are positives to take from that, but we've got to keep that going. It's good for the squad to know that it has been sold out and there will be a full house. We have to recognise that support, but it's not just for the fans, it's for ourselves as well. We put in a lot of hard work at training to make sure we can deliver on the pitch. Thus far, of course, they haven't. There was a breakthrough of sorts when Greig Laidlaw nipped over for a late try against Wales, but it will take more than that one touchdown to convince Scotland supporters that their side's finishing problems are now a matter of history. It is hard to imagine that the squad's collective outlook has been helped by news that the contract of defence coach Graham Steadman will not be renewed at the end of the tournament. There have also been suggestions that attack coach Gregor Townsend could also be on his way at the season's end. Ford, however, is clear that such talk has had no impact on the team. He said: "There have been no distractions. We are professional players and we're here to do a job. The Six Nations is an intense period and we have to make sure everything is focused on what happens on the park. There have been no effects on the players or the management. France's win against Italy on the Six Nations" opening weekend was far from flawless, but an unimpressive victory still counts for more than a couple of battling defeats. Nor is Ford taken in by the suggestion that France could lack match sharpness after the cancellation of their scheduled fixture against Ireland in the championship's most recent round. "They've been away in camp for a month or so and they've been training hard," he said. I don't think they will be complacent coming here. Glasgow sign Swinson With Richie Gray set to move to Sale Sharks at the end of the season, Glasgow Warriors have moved to strengthen their second-row resources by signing Tim Swinson, the 25-year-old Newcastle lock. Swinson, who has played 82 times for Newcastle since making his debut in 2007, was named player of the season by the North-East side at the end of the 2010/11 campaign. He is believed to be eligible for Scotland through his Glasgow-born maternal grandmother and is also understood to be a relative of Jo Swinson, the Liberal Democrat MP for East Dumbartonshire. "He's a battle-hardened competitor who relishes the physical side of the game," said Glasgow coach Sean Lineen. He's not one for taking a backward step with the pressure's really on. We're delighted to have him on board. Meanwhile, it was also confirmed that Lee Jones, the winger who has played in Scotland's two RBS Six Nations games this year, has signed an extension to his contract with Edinburgh that will keep him at the club until 2014.