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June 19, 2008

Changes for Scotland'A'

Posted by Editor on June 19, 2008 10:30 PM | 9 comments | Print | E-mail author

Colin Gregor starts for Scotland 'A'
Scotland 'A' team head coach Rob Moffat has made five changes to the starting XV that defeated Argentina Pumas last Wednesday for this weekend's Barclays Churchill Cup decider at Toyota Park in Chicago.

Glasgow Warriors scrum-half Colin Gregor will team up with Saracens stand-off Gordon Ross whilst Edinburgh duo Mark Robertson and Roland Reid return to the wings.

The only change in the pack sees Glasgow flanker James Eddie re-instated to the blindside berth as Moffat anticipates a physical battle against a Saxons side in search of their fourth Churchill Cup title in six years.

Looking forward to the final, Moffat said: "We've taken a lot of positives from the first two games. The big challenge for us now is to raise the bar of performance once again and ultimately win the Churchill Cup.

"We know England are a big test for us because they're strong and powerful up front and have some game breakers behind the scrum. But whilst we respect that, we are concentrating on our own game.

"The Churchill Cup final is a positive and exciting challenge for us and everyone connected with the Scotland 'A' team is excited by the opportunity that lies ahead."

Scotland 'A' team to play England Saxons in the Barclays Churchill Cup final at Toyota Park, Chicago, on Saturday 21 June (kick-off 2pm)

15 Steve Jones (Newcastle Falcons)

14 Mark Robertson (Edinburgh)
13 Rob Dewey (Ulster)
12 Calum MacRae (Edinburgh)
11 Roland Reid (Edinburgh)

10 Gordon Ross (Saracens)
9 Colin Gregor (Glasgow Warriors)

1 Ed Kalman (Glasgow Warriors)
2 Fergus Thomson (Glasgow Warriors) CAPTAIN
3 David Young (Leicester Tigers)
4 Fergus Pringle (Edinburgh)
5 Dan Turner (Glasgow Warriors)
6 James Eddie (Glasgow Warriors)
7 Alan MacDonald (Edinburgh)
8 Stevie Swindall (Glasgow Warriors)

Substitutes

16 A Kelly (Edinburgh)
17 Stuart Corsar (Rotherham)
18 Jon Dunbar (Leeds Carnegie)
19 Scott Newlands (Edinburgh)
20 Mark McMillan (Wasps)
21 David Blair (Edinburgh)
22 Jim Thompson (Edinburgh)

Comments
Posted by billyidol on June 19, 2008 11:18 PM | Reply to this comment

I have nothing but respect for Rob Moffat. He was (is) a brilliant teacher at Galashiels Academy and would be a fantastic full Scotland coach in a few years!

Go 'A' Team, I will be watching and screaming at the telly!!!!

Posted by Hugues on June 20, 2008 10:11 AM | Reply to this comment

Which channel?

Posted by copnei on June 20, 2008 11:13 AM | Reply to this comment

Sky Sports cant remeber which one...

Posted by way_ahead on June 20, 2008 11:24 AM | Reply to this comment

Winning this would be even better than last weekend. Wish every member of the team the best of luck. Show no respect and get stuck in

Posted by jenwil80 on June 20, 2008 12:50 PM | Reply to this comment

Its on Sky Sports 2 ...

Posted by Hugues on June 20, 2008 01:10 PM | Reply to this comment

Thanks for the information,
A shame, no access.

Posted by sunday5 on June 20, 2008 06:36 PM | Reply to this comment

When is it on? Is it repeated at 17.30? Seem to remember seeing an advert saying that.

Posted by gonesouth on June 21, 2008 07:17 AM | Reply to this comment

The game kicks off at 19:05 on Sky Sports 2 as Sunday said.
The repeat shows are: 22:30 on Saturday night; 07:30 on Sunday morning; 12:30 Sunday afternoon (all on SS2) and 16:30 Sunday afternoon Sky Sports Xtra

Posted by gonesouth on June 21, 2008 01:27 PM | Reply to this comment

Got my Time Zones mixed up. Kick off is 20:05.

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