Fergus leads the blues

May 08, 2008

Fergus leads the blues

Posted by Editor on May 8, 2008 12:14 PM | 7 comments | Print | E-mail author

Fergus Thomson will lead the Scotland A team

Glasgow Warriors hooker Fergus Thomson will captain the Scotland 'A' team at this year's Barclays Churchill Cup in North America.

Fergus joins eight other Warriors in Rob Moffat’s 27-man squad which features a blend of youthful talent and hardened international experience. One additional player will be added later this month taking the squad to 28.

Speaking about his appointment, Ferg said: "Although I was disappointed not to make the Scotland tour to Argentina, it's a great honour to captain my country at 'A' level."

The Scotland A squad to compete at the 2008 Barclays Churchill Cup In North America next month is

Backs: Scott Barrow (Glasgow Warriors), David Blair (Edinburgh), Marcus Di Rollo (Toulouse), Max Evans (Glasgow Warriors), Rob Dewey (Ulster), Colin Gregor (Glasgow Warriors), Steve Jones (Newcastle Falcons), Calum MacRae (Edinburgh), Mark McMillan (Wasps), Sam Pinder (Glasgow Warriors), Roland Reid, Mark Robertson (both Edinburgh), Gordon Ross (Saracens)

Forwards: Geoff Cross (Edinburgh), Jon Dunbar (Leeds Tykes), James Eddie, Ed Kalman (both Glasgow Warriors), A Kelly, Alan MacDonald (both Edinburgh), Andy Miller (Exeter), Scott Newlands (Edinburgh), Fergus Pringle (Edinburgh), Craig Smith (Edinburgh), Stevie Swindall, Fergus Thomson, Dan Turner (all Glasgow Warriors), David Young (Leicester Tigers), plus one more player who will be selected later this month.

Posted by neilmacd74 on May 8, 2008 01:10 PM | Reply to this comment

Congrats to Ferg.
Great to see so many Warriors or soon to be Warriors in the squad.
Looks like a squad that should hopefully do well.

Posted by jimc on May 8, 2008 01:20 PM | Reply to this comment

Fergus should have been in the main squad, unbelievable omission.
Again only 2 locks so if no release for main squad what happens?

And when exactly did Marcus DiRollo last play rugby?

Posted by Moody Blue on May 8, 2008 08:26 PM | Reply to this comment

When did Scott Barrow qualify for Scotland? And Fergus Pringle?

Posted by Gordon on May 8, 2008 08:42 PM | Reply to this comment

Scott qualified on residency during the 2007/08 season

Posted by vicki on May 8, 2008 09:42 PM | Reply to this comment

Then, its about time he was included in national set-up.

Posted by ailie on May 9, 2008 09:51 AM | Reply to this comment

Anyone know what is happening with Donnie, i would have thought if he was fit he would have made the Scotland 'A' team at least!

Posted by billyidol on May 9, 2008 01:50 PM | Reply to this comment

I'm interested to see Rod Moffat's results with the A team. He was the PE teacher when I was at school in Gala and he was a very good teacher, he took a lot of time with pupils who weren't necessarily that good but made the effort to be better.

I think he is an excellent choice for coach for the A team.