The Scotland U18 team to face England U18 in the U18 International Series at the CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence, Ystrad Mynach, today (Sunday 16 April, kick-off 2.30pm) has been named.
The fixture is the squad’s third and final in this year’s tournament, where Ally Donaldson’s troops have previously recorded a 22-6 loss to Wales U18 and a 28-22 victory over Italy U18.
Speaking after Wednesday’s victory over Italy, Donaldson, said: “We produced a very satisfying performance against a strong and mature Italian team. The squad played some good attacking rugby and created a lot of chances and also defended well for long periods.”
15. James McCaig (Strathallan School / Perthshire)
14. Jack Blain (Stewart's Melville College)
13. Rory McMichael (Wellington College / London Irish)**
12. Grant Hughes (Dollar Academy)*
11. Jacob Lineen (Stewart's Melville College)
10. Ross Thompson (Stewart's Melville College)
9. Gus Warr (Dollar Academy / Sale Sharks)
1. Andrew Nimmo (Biggar)
2. Finlay Scott (Jed Thistle)*
3. Euan McLaren (Dollar Academy)
4. Marshall Sykes (St Joseph's College / Northampton Saints)**
5. Oliver Cattell (Beechen Cliff School / Bath Academy)**
6. Drew Davison (Gosforth Academy / Newcastle Falcons)**
7. Connor Boyle (Stewart's Melville College) CAPTAIN
8. Rory Darge (North Berwick High School / NBRFC)*
Replacements
16. Calum Renwick (Hawick Wanderers)
17. Murphy Walker (Strathallan School)
18. Dan York (St Aloysius' College)*
19. Jack McLean (The Glasgow Academy)
20. Jack Hutchinson (Sedbergh School / Newcastle Falcons)**
21. Roan Frostwick (North Berwick High School / NBRFC)
22. Matt Davidson (Merchiston Castle School)
23. Jon Searle (Brighton College / Harlequins Academy)**
24. Will Owen (Melrose Wasps / Earlston High School)
*BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy Stage 2 player 2016/17
**Scottish Exile player
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