| TALENT OF TOMORROW SET FOR MURRAYFIELD SHOWDOWN |
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Hutchesons’ Grammar School held on to a 10-7 lead over under-15 title holders George Watson’s College at the Auldhouse playing fields in Glasgow to end any capital hopes of an all-Edinburgh finals day. The Glasgow school will face Stewart’s-Melville College in the under-15 final after they went through as the winning away side from a tense 3-3 draw at New Field while their under-18 side came back from 0-3 down at Merchiston Castle School to offer the school a shot at an illustrious cup double. Ross Dewar, head of PE at Hutchesons’ Grammar School said: “Being the only team from the west was one of the motivational factors in our semi-final team talk. “We’re here representing the west and are very proud of that. “I think our chances of going one step further and lifting the trophy are very good. As we highlighted in the semi-final, on our day we’d be happy taking on any team in Scotland and if we play to our best we’ve got a chance.” Bryn Lockie, head of games at Stewart’s Melville College, added: “We have a proud rugby tradition at Stewart’s Melville. It’s something that we work very hard at to try and produce the kind of teams that get to this stage in the cup. “The whole school is really excited about finals day, there’s a great feel about the school at the moment thanks to this success – both sets of boys are champing at the bit to get out there.” Stewart’s Melville College will face Edinburgh Academy in the under-18 final after they beat George Watsons’ College 19-15 in a fantastic contest where the lead changed hands three times. While over 5000 supporters turned out at the Brewin Dolphin Scottish School’s Cup finals last season, both under-18 captains are comfortable with the pressure. A losing finalist in last season’s competition, Stewart’s Melville College captain, Michael Crawley, said: “I feel quite lucky if I’m honest. I don’t think many people can say they’ve played at Murrayfield twice in two finals so I’m very grateful. “The few who played last year will definitely benefit from the experience and will be better ready for the occasion and help the team to keep composed. “I think the game will be very tight. We played earlier in the season and we won 12-10 but you can’t really judge anything from what was a very even match.” Edinburgh Academy captain and stand-off Fraser Gillies, added: “It’s brilliant to have made it to the final, the semi-final was a big day but getting to the final is not enough for us, it’s not the aim. “We’re here to win the final and we’re not happy with just playing at Murrayfield – we want to win the final.” Marc Wilkinson of Brewin Dolphin, said: “On behalf of everyone at Brewin Dolphin, I would like to wish the finalists the very best of luck. This year’s competition has seen a number of tough games and to make it to the final is a fantastic achievement. Playing on the national pitch is an experience open only to a few so we hope the boys take away many good memories from the evening. “We hope rugby enthusiasts, and those seeking a fun night out with the family, can make it along on Thursday evening to show their support for the school finalists.” The Brewin Dolphin Scottish Schools Cup Final is the first in the series of top youth rugby action taking place at the home of Scottish Rugby with the National Under-15 and Under-16 Finals (21 February) and National Under-18 Youth Cup Finals (25 April) kicking-off in the coming weeks. Like all Scottish Rugby youth and age-grade representative fixtures, admission to the Brewin Dolphin Scottish Schools’ Cup final on Thursday 11 February is FREE (first match kick-off 6pm). BREWIN DOLPHIN SCOTTISH SCHOOLS’ CUP FINAL, Thursday 11 February, entry is FREE
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