"We could see either one of the most electrifying partnerships, or we can see them both fall out" - Cameron Menzies scrutinised ahead of World Cup debut over emotions on stage

Cameron Menzies is set to make his World Cup of Darts debut for Scotland alongside two-time world champion Gary Anderson. It is a new partnership full of intrigue and excitement, along with barrels of uncertainly. Chris Murphy and Paul Nicholson analysed the team and explained why 'Cammy's' emotional behaviour on stage could become a hindrance for Anderson.

The World Cup is set to commence on Thursday in Frankfurt. Scotland will have to wait until Saturday before they begin their tournament as they have got a bye through to the second round thanks to their rankings coming into the tournament.

Menzies takes the place of Peter Wright after rising above him in the rankings, becoming the Scottish number two. It sets up a very exciting partnership with 'The Flying Scotsman', but there are some underlying concerns.

For a while now, Menzies has shown a variety of emotions on stage. He is trying his best to improve them, but now and again something will take the headlines. For example, his outburst at the PDC World Darts Championship against Charlie Manby will remain in the heads of many darts fans for a long time.

Speaking on Love The Darts podcast, Murphy reckoned it could go one of two ways. "I do think they are two individuals that have been put together," he said. "Total different characters. Both pretty much unplayable at their best, and this could go anyway. I genuinely think we could see either one of the most electrifying partnerships at the World Cup we have ever seen, or we can see them both fall out.

The emotional factor could be a damaging side issue that Anderson may not take kindly to. "If Menzies does start getting emotional, and it is pairs throughout now. You are not playing any singles games, and becomes a distraction for Gary, that could annoy him."

Nicholson, who had represented Australia at the World Cup in the past, agreed. "Yes, absolutely. I know that Cammy as an opponent is distracting for top players. But we cannot ignore the fact that he has played some good darts as of late," he acknowledged.

"It's not about that. It's about what he brings to the table. If he brings a certain level of pizazz, it might have a nice effect on Gary. However, we have to talk about the emotional vulnerability that Cammy does have every now and again."

Nicholson referenced Menzies run to the semi-finals of the International Darts Open a few weeks ago. "Recently he was playing in a tournament in Riesa. Saw him running next to the river and when he played and when he played on the Friday night and on the Saturday, he looked calm. That's what he has to bring into this. He has got to portray some calm because that will have a good effect on your team member.

"This is what people have got to understand. I've learned this retrospectively as I found out what Simon Whitlock needed after the fact. I just needed to calm down a little bit and show that level of calmness. That's what Cammy has got to try and bring."