November 23, 2005

Four Warriors start for Scotland

Posted by Editor on November 23, 2005 01:48 PM | 8 comments | Print | E-mail author

Andy Henderson starts for Scotland
Four Glasgow Warriors have been named in Scotland's starting line-up for Saturday's test with New Zealand at Murrayfield.

Scotland have made four changes, one positional, from the team that started last Sunday's victory against Samoa. Glasgow's Rory Lamont has been ruled out through the head knock he sustained against Samoa thus Chris Paterson moves from full-back to wing and Hugo Southwell is introduced in the No 15 jersey.

In the front-row Gavin Kerr and Bruce Douglas are rewarded for their scrummaging against Argentina by winning the nod at loose-head and tight-head respectively.

On the bench winger Simon Webster is involved for the first time this autumn series.

Scotland team (sponsor The Famous Grouse) to play New Zealand in the Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test on Saturday 26 November at Murrayfield (ko 2.30pm)

15 Hugo Southwell (Edinburgh Gunners)
14 Chris Paterson (Edinburgh Gunners)
13 Marcus Di Rollo (Edinburgh Gunners)
12 Andrew Henderson (Glasgow Warriors)
11 Sean Lamont (Northampton Saints)
10 Dan Parks (Glasgow Warriors)
9 Chris Cusiter (Border Reivers)*
1 Gavin Kerr (Leeds Tykes)
2 Scott Lawson (Glasgow Warriors)*
3 Bruce Douglas (Border Reivers)
4 Craig Hamilton (Glasgow Warriors)
5 Scott Murray (Edinburgh Gunners)
6 Jason White (Sale Sharks) CAPTAIN
8 Simon Taylor (Edinburgh Gunners)
7 Allister Hogg (Edinburgh Gunners)*

Substitutes
16 Dougie Hall (Edinburgh Gunners)
17 Craig Smith (Edinburgh Gunners)
18 Alastair Kellock (Edinburgh Gunners)*
19 Kelly Brown (Border Reivers)
20 Mike Blair (Edinburgh Gunners)*
21 Phil Godman (Edinburgh Gunners)
22 Simon Webster (Edinburgh Gunners)

*= Member of Scottish Institute of Sport

Referee: Nigel Whitehouse (Wales). Touch-judges: Chris White (England) and George Clancy (Ireland). TMO: Christophe Berdos (France)

Comments
Posted by Sideys Dave on November 23, 2005 07:04 PM | Reply to this comment

Poor old Rory! He must be absolutely gutted. Was lookin forward to him and big bro making a massive impact and impression on the ABs.

Posted by vicki on November 23, 2005 08:02 PM | Reply to this comment

Good luck to all the Glasgow boys!

Disappointed that G-Dog hasn't made an appearance though, and sorry to see Rory's been injured.

Posted by The Pirate on November 24, 2005 07:02 AM | Reply to this comment

Can someone inform me why it is that Chris Patterson goes to the wing to bring in Hugo Southwell. I understand that Southwell is a very good player but doesnt Patterson offer more at fullback than on the wing, although he is probably one of Scotlands best players it looks like the coaches dont think so with him being the first to be shuffled around into a different position. Is Hugo a better player than Chris can anyone let me in on the secret. Go Scotland against the Blacks dont take a step back....Play well Parksy

Posted by garyipa on November 24, 2005 07:51 AM | Reply to this comment

would say paterson offers more on the wing than FB.

Although I would say he (paterson) seems a bit out of sorts at the mo

Posted by Sideys Dave on November 24, 2005 12:58 PM | Reply to this comment

I am the complete opposite. I reckon Paterson plays pretty much like Jason Robinson who struggled when he was moved to the wing from FB. In my opinion they are both more suited to having that space in front of them (which FB offers) before they begin to make a run at the opposition. I think Hadden just wants to keep Paterson in the team due to his experience which i completely agree with. Also, i think Southwell is a good option at FB as he is a bit more bulky and solid than Paterson. I have seen Paterson being brushed aside as the last man one too many times this season. However, we will just have to wait and see. The team is pretty much as strong as it possibly can be with a few exceptions and im hoping for a good showing from the lads! Good luck to them!

Posted by Big Blue on November 24, 2005 05:13 PM | Reply to this comment

I suspect Paterson's kicking has something do do with it.

Posted by Sideys Dave on November 24, 2005 09:22 PM | Reply to this comment

Oh yeah! Don't know why i failed to mention that! Sorry.

Posted by The Pirate on November 26, 2005 07:42 AM | Reply to this comment

I think that must be the reason with the goal kicking but there are other players in the team that can kick anyway Go Scotland, the boyz are watching at Guddos house go Dan....

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