U20 Squad Announced for Six Nations Opener
Scotland’s U20 rugby team has officially announced its squad for the upcoming Six Nations opener against Italy. The match is set to take place at Stadio Comunale di Monigo, on Friday, with kickoff scheduled for 8:15 PM local time (7:15 PM GMT).
Key Changes in Team Selection
Joe Roberts, a hooker from Glasgow Warriors, will lead the team as captain. This comes after the original captain, Ross Wolfenden, sustained an injury in training.
Starting Line-Up
The starting XV features several players making their U20 debuts, enhancing the team’s youth dynamics:
- Front Row:
- Joe Roberts (Captain, Glasgow Warriors)
- Oliver McKenna (Loosehead Prop, Glasgow Warriors)
- Ollie Blyth-Lafferty (Tighthead Prop, Edinburgh Rugby)
- Second Row:
- Christian Lindsay (Edinburgh Rugby)
- Alfie Blackett (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
- Back Row:
- Jack Utterson (Edinburgh Rugby)
- Rory Purvis (Glasgow Warriors)
- Sam Byrd (Edinburgh Rugby)
- Half-Backs:
- Jake Dalziel (Merchiston Castle School/Melrose RFC)
- Hamish MacArthur (Edinburgh Rugby)
- Midfield:
- Henry Kesterton (Edinburgh Rugby)
- Campbell Waugh (Glasgow Hawks)
- Back Three:
- Nairn Moncrieff (Vice-Captain, Edinburgh Rugby)
- Rory McHaffie (Edinburgh Rugby)
- Henry Widdowson (Edinburgh Rugby)
Notable Bench Players
The bench includes key players who may impact the match:
- Jamie McAughtrie (Ayr RFC)
- Will Pearce (Cardiff Metropolitan University/Bristol Bears)
- Jamie Stewart (Edinburgh Rugby)
- Fin Ronnie (Watsonians RFC)
- Harvey Preston (Glasgow Hawks)
- Oliver Finlayson-Russell (University of St Andrews)
- Adam McKenzie (Watsonians RFC)
- Calum Jessop (Heriot’s Rugby)
Match Details and Viewing Information
The game promises to be an exciting opener for the Six Nations tournament. Fans can watch the match live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. With a mix of seasoned players and fresh talent, Scotland aims for a strong start against their Italian counterparts.
