Experienced duo Richie Gray and Grant Gilchrist resume their partnership in the second row after impressing during last year's Autumn Nation Series, with Gilchrist being named as vice-captain. Scotland Rugby League Partners; POLICIES + PROCEDURES; SAFEGUARDING; ANTI DOPING; Instagram Twitter Facebook Podcast YouTube. Zander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors) 50 caps Sarah Hunter and Marlie Packer will co-captain England as they begin the defence of their Women's Six Nations title this month. Share with Friends Add To Playlist. EH1Z 5PJ Scotland scrum-half Ben White is relishing his time in the number nine jersey ahead of the final two rounds of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Stuart Hogg; Kyle Steyn, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe; Finn Russell, Ben White; Pierre Schoeman, George Turner, WP Nel, Richie Gray, Grant Gilchrist, Jamie Ritchie (captain), Luke Crosbie, Matt Fagerson. Ross Thompson (Glasgow Warriors) 3 caps The 27-year-old Exeter Chiefs full-back replaces Edinburgh's Stuart McInally . Jack Dempsey (Glasgow Warriors) 4 caps Renny-Tailyour also represented Scotland at football. Having previously played 14 matches for Australia, Dempsey has made himself available to play for Scotland under World Rugbys birthright transfer rules which allows a capped player to switch allegiance to another country they are eligible to play for following a three-year cooling off period. He won plaudits, and two more caps, at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan and featured as vice-captain during some memorable games, most notably the 2021 Calcutta Cup success against England at Twickenham and the subsequent victory versus France in Paris. Ewan Ashman (Sale Sharks) 4 caps Scottish Rugby Union BT Murrayfield Edinburgh EH1Z 5PJ SCOTLAND. Luke Crosbie will his second start for Gregor Townsend's team and he will play at open-side flanker on Saturday. Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby) 54 caps, Backs Scotland earned narrow wins in Dublin and Cardiff but a 21-0 home victory over France bolstered confidence, as did the recall of. Edinburgh Chris Harris - who starts on the bench - is a surprise omission from the XV, with Huw Jones taking over from the Gloucester centre. Townsend has selected a bench with a 5-3 split between forwards and backs, with Glasgow Warriors clubmates Fraser Brown, Jamie Bhatti, Simon Berghan and Jack Dempsey, alongside Jonny Gray, listed as pack replacements. Japanese fans celebrate in the Tokyo fans park. Townsend has also handed a recall to centres Matt Scott, Huw Jones and Rory Hutchinson after all three were left out of the squad that travelled to the Far East in the autumn but Saracens Duncan Taylor is a notable absentee. Scotland National Rugby Union Team Squad. 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After a weekend of thrills, spills and a fair share of controversy, Round 3 of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations will live long in the memory. The first three rounds of this years Guinness Six Nations have been ferocious, frenetic and full of drama. Find Scotland Rugby Union Captain stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. ", Scotland: 15 Stuart Hogg, 14 Kyle Steyn, 13 Huw Jones, 12 Sione Tuipulotu, 11 Duhan van der Merwe, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Ben White; 1 Pierre Schoeman, 2 George Turner, 3 WP Nel, 4 Richie Gray, 5 Grant Gilchrist, 6 Jamie Ritchie (c), 7 Luke Crosbie, 8 Matt Fagerson, Replacements: 16 Fraser Brown, 17 Jamie Bhatti, 18 Simon Berghan, 19 Jonny Gray, 20 Jack Dempsey, 21 George Horne, 22 Blair Kinghorn, 23 Chris Harris, Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the first time in the Six Nations. Ph: +44 (0) 844 335 3933 Fax: +353 (0) 131 346 5001. Derby County; Nottingham Forest; Birmingham City; Blackburn Rovers; Rangers; Coventry City; Bolton Wanderers. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. (18711996) Capped at District level: Professional Era (from 1996) Capped at District level: List of Scotland national rugby union players. England's dominant form in the Championship made them favourites. Watson was out of the first two rounds, where Scotland defeated England and Wales, after suffering a head injury in the autumn internationals. Two Russell penalties and a converted George. Scottish players for other countries are included, e.g. Scotland secured a first victory in Wales for 18 years when the sides met three months ago in a delayed final game of last season's championship. We are growing, but that counts for nothing unless we back it up this week. Download the digital edition of Rugby World straight to your tablet or subscribe to the print edition to get the magazine delivered to your door. Having signed his first senior deal aged just 17, former Madrascals mini and Strathallan School pupil Jamie Ritchie made his professional rugby debut for Edinburgh Rugby in October 2014, from which time he has racked up over 80 appearances for the capital club. Darcy Graham (Edinburgh Rugby) 29 caps The Japan team celebrate following the famous win over Ireland. those who have played for the Scotland national rugby union team. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. "We have gone for players in really good form. Many players were active in two decades, and so are included in both listings. Grant Gilchrist (Edinburgh Rugby) 59 caps Sean Maitland (Saracens) 53 caps For a list of players who have represented Scotland, see, Leslie Balfour-Melville was also captain of. Scotland will open their Autumn Nations Series account against Australia on Saturday 29 October when they take on the Wallabies for the second year in a row after defeating them 15-13 last autumn thanks, in part, to a debut Ewan Ashman try. Scotland has played international rugby union since 1871, when they beat England in their first Test match. Follow Rugby World on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This is a list of Scottish national rugby union players, i.e. A former Scotland U20 captain, Ritchie also played a dramatic role as . Comments. Josh Bayliss (Bath Rugby) 3 caps Ritchie missed the tour as he recovered. Simon Middleton has named his final squad as England head coach . Argentina vs Tonga takes places at the picturesque Hanazono Stadium. Gregor Townsend is looking to make it three from three. Ticketing Information. The Hurricanes edged the Rebels 39-33 in their Super Round clash at AAMI Park on Friday night, delivering the home side's second straight loss . BT Murrayfield Nick Haining (Edinburgh Rugby) 11 caps It shows the level of competition not only in that position but every position. Namibia fans show their support ahead of kick-off against South Africa. Scott Cummings (Glasgow Warriors) 23 caps Bill Gammell is better known as a businessman, and Ben Healy (Munster Rugby) uncapped ", Glittering drama based on the audacious Brinks-Mat security depot heist, A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. There are currently four past and present Scotland players that feature in the International Rugby Hall of Fame and a total of eight in the World Rugby Hall of Fame. We are now three rounds into the Guinness Six Nations and the Championship is starting to take shape, but some individuals have gone under the radar despite their top performances. George Horne (Glasgow Warriors) 17 caps A position in parentheses indicates that the player debuted as a substitute. Number eight Sam . News. They've got so many quality players in their team and could play a different way, so we have to adapt. Scotland open 2023 Six Nations campaign against England at Twickenham on Saturday, February 4 (4.45pm kick-off); Jamie Ritchie will captain the side, while Luke Crosbie will make his second. Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has warned his side not to underestimate depleted Wales in Saturday's Six Nations showdown at Murrayfield. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. "That's the exciting thing for us, how good we were last week, we still believe we can be better. The 26-year-old is current co-captain of Edinburgh and previously led Scotland alongside Ali Price, against Tonga last Autumn, having played for the national team for four years amassing 32 caps. Sione Tuipulotu (Glasgow Warriors) 11 caps Follow ourSix Nationshomepage which we update regularly with news and features. Corporate Hospitality. Head to Head Top Scorer by Year Top Player Records. Jamie Ritchie (Edinburgh Rugby) CAPTAIN 36 caps He is aware of that too, he has not been able to have as many games or minutes with Glasgow as he'd like. In the backs, Gloucester Rugbys Chris Harris and Adam Hastings are included after the latter was ruled out of the tour to Argentina through injury at the last minute. 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"There's nine Lions involved and numerous boys who have won Grand Slams, so there's a huge amount of quality and experience in that Welsh side. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Matt Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors) 24 caps Google Ads Manager - Leaderboard. Stuart Hogg (Exeter Chiefs) 96 caps Sam Skinner (Edinburgh Rugby) 22 caps A US fan wears shows his support for the Eagles against England. (1871-1996) Capped at District level: South of Scotland Glasgow District North and Midlands Edinburgh District Scottish Exiles Other Districts No District caps Professional Era (from 1996) Capped at District level: Border Reivers Glasgow Warriors Caledonia Reds Edinburgh Rugby English Sides Other Sides No club References [ edit] They finished on 80 points, with 10 try bonus points and a points difference of 329. Scottish players for other countries are included, e.g. Scotland. Scotland v Ireland view match upcoming match 2023 Under-20 Six Nations - 19 Mar 2023 - Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow Scotland v Italy view match upcoming match 2023 Guinness Six Nations - 12 Mar 2023 - BT Murrayfield Scotland v Ireland view match upcoming match 2023 Guinness Six Nations - 18 Mar 2023 - BT Murrayfield Scotland v Italy view match harvnb error: no target: CITEREFMassie1984 (, harvnb error: no target: CITEREFBath2007 (, Last edited on 19 November 2022, at 19:09, List of Scotland national rugby union players, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Scottish_rugby_union_players&oldid=1122788886, This page was last edited on 19 November 2022, at 19:09. Chris Harris (Gloucester Rugby) 36 caps In the forwards, Ritchie is joined by new call-up Jack Dempsey. Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) November 13, 2022. v United States of America at Murrayfield, v United States of America at San Francisco, Last edited on 19 February 2023, at 19:26, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Scotland_national_rugby_union_players&oldid=1140361659, v Canada at Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 19:26. There are also first call-ups for Gloucester lock Alex Craig, Glasgow wing Ratu Tagive, Warriors flanker Tom Gordon and Edinburgh number eight Nick Haining. Select from premium Scotland Rugby Union Captain of the highest quality. Rory Sutherland (Ulster Rugby) 22 caps What set him apart? Stuart Hogg has been named Scotland's captain for the Six Nations. WP Nel (Edinburgh Rugby) 48 caps Dave Cherry (Edinburgh Rugby) 7 caps 13 Nov 2022 11.34 EST. Search for: NEWS; SQUADS. Ewan Ashman (Sale Sharks) 6 caps Pierre Schoeman (Edinburgh Rugby) 16 caps Glasgow's Kyle Steyn has beaten off competition from Blair Kinghorn and Sean Maitland to take the injured Darcy Graham's place on the wing. Jamie Ritchie captains the squad and former skipper Stuart Hogg could bring up his century in this year's Championship, the full-back currently sitting on 96 caps. Grant Gilchrist (Edinburgh Rugby) 55 caps MORE INFO. Replacements: Fraser Brown, Jamie Bhatti, WP Nel, Jonny Gray, Sam Skinner, Jack Dempsey, Ali Price, Blair Kinghorn. Stafford McDowall (Glasgow Warriors) uncapped Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh Rugby) 23 caps The list only includes players who have played in a Test match. Stuart Hogg is back in the group after being rested for the summer tour. In the back division, scrum-half Ben White will link up with stand-off Finn Russell, a year on from his try-scoring debut in the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield. George Horne (Glasgow Warriors) 18 caps Members of the panel include Ian McGeechan, Chris Paterson, John Jeffrey, Chris Rea, Bill Johnstone. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Clearly identified as an exceptional talent from an early age,. Workers clear the stadium after the match in Tokyo. Dave Cherry (Edinburgh Rugby) 8 caps Luke Crosbie (Edinburgh Rugby) 2 caps All across the country, Japan fans were jubilant after the incredible win. Asked about the challenges posed by a new-look England side under Steve Borthwick, Townsend said: "They are an unknown in terms of the game plan because the last time England played it was a different group of coaches. Gilchrist and Watson captained Scotland during their summer series in Argentina which was lost in agonising fashion in the final seconds of the final Test. Huw Jones (Glasgow Warriors) 31 caps Hogg, the former Scotland Captain has amassed an impressive 96 caps for his country. Pierre Schoeman (Edinburgh Rugby) 12 caps The 2023 Guinness Six Nations resumed last weekend, and two decades on from his try against Italy at the same stage of the 2003 Championship, MikeTindallhas picked his team of the round. The Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie speaks to Amazon Prime: "It's tough to be on the wrong side of the result. Rory Sutherland (Ulster Rugby) 20 caps First and Last G No refers to game number when first and last made captain. This will get the best out of Ali. This was the first time any side . Gregor Townsend has made one change to his Scotland starting XV for their third round Six Nations match against France. Stuart Hogg has been named Scotland's captain for the Six Nations, France's players attends a training session at the Fuji Hokuroku Park, Ireland's Rhys Ruddock attends a gym training session, Japan's wing Kotaro Matsushima is tackled by Russia's centre Vladimir Ostroushko, Former New Zealand international Richie McCaw holds the Rugby World Cup trophy during the tournament's opening ceremony, An Argentina fan wearing a mask with an image of football player Lionel Messi, France supporters kiss outside the Tokyo Stadium, Australia's hooker Silatolu Latu is tackled, Argentina's centre Jeronimo de la Fuente (C) is tackled by France's wing Yoann Huget, New Zealand's scrum-half TJ Perenara (L) and full back Ben Smith interact with fans, Ireland's wing Jacob Stockdale (2nd R) runs with the ball, England's centre Manu Tuilagi scores a try, A Wales supporters laughs outside the City of Toyota Stadium. His rapid rise to the full national team was complete when winning a first cap against Canada on Scotlands 2018 North America tour, from which time he firmly established himself as a key member of the squad. View Reports-/5-RATE QUIZ. The Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame panel which chooses the players who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame is made up of former players, coaches, referees and rugby journalists. Gregor Townsend says his Scotland side can "do something special" in this year's championship, and victory on Saturday would offer further evidence of a genuine title challenge. Not only is it a special Six Nations edition with megastar names for Rugby Worlds March issue, but youll also, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Richie Gray (Glasgow Warriors) 69 caps Andy Christie (Saracens) 4 caps Scotland have named their team (Rugby World). A former Scotland U20 captain, Ritchie also played a dramatic role as Heriots won the BT Premiership in 2015. And obviously we have to hold firm in defence. Club is clubs playing for when captain. Club is clubs playing for when captain. An Argentina supporter celebrates the victory over Tonga. Scotland have named their team (Rugby World) Scotland Six Nations squad to play France Stuart Hogg; Kyle Steyn, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe' Finn Russell, Ben White; Pierre Schoeman, George Turner, Zander Fagerson, Richie Gray, Grant Gilchrist, Jamie Ritchie (captain), Hamish Watson, Matt Fagerson. YOU. : Fraser Brown, Jamie Bhatti, Simon Berghan, Jonny Gray, Jack Dempsey, George Horne, Blair Kinghorn, Chris Harris. Fellow Warriors forward Richie Gray has also been called up where he will look to add to his 67 caps with the last of those arriving in the 2021 Guinness Six Nations. By f1ndunc. "We believe they will play a game based around their forwards and kicking strategy. This is a list of notable Scottish rugby union players, not necessarily all of whom have represented the Scotland national rugby union team, arranged by decade, most recent first. Bookmark Quiz Bookmark Quiz Bookmark. Blair Kinghorn and Ross Thompson have been included in the squad once again and will join Hastings in the battle for the number 10 jersey. Matt Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors) 28 caps Javan Sebastian (Scarlets) 3 caps Damien Hoyland (Edinburgh Rugby) 4 caps Ali Price (Glasgow Warriors) 54 caps Jonny Gray (Exeter Chiefs) 72 caps Fax: +353 (0) 131 346 5001, {{ getCountdownLabel('days', language) }}, {{ getCountdownLabel('hours', language) }}, {{ getCountdownLabel('mins', language) }}, {{ getCountdownLabel('secs', language) }}, {{ fixture.score.teamA }} - {{ fixture.score.teamB }}, {{ yourTime(fixture.datetime, 'HH:mm') }}, {{ moment(fixture.datetime).format('DD MMM YYYY') }}, {{ moment(fixture.datetime).format('DD MMM') }}, {{ moment(fixture.datetime).format('DD MMMM') }}, {{ squad.season.name }} Championship Stats, Championship - Country Page - Head to Head, Championship - Country - Top Scorer by year, Championship - Team Statistics - Player - Points/Apps/Tries/Cons/Pens, We use cookies on our site to provide the best online experience, personalise content, and analyse our site - for further information see our. Pierre Schoeman starts at loosehead prop in his 17th consecutive international since his 2021 debut, with the evergreen WP Nel - who reached 50 caps in November - selected at tighthead and George Turner named at hooker. Townsend hopes the omission of Price will get the best out of him, adding: "Ali has been so good for us over that period. Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the Six Nations opener against England, but Zander Fagerson was not fit enough to be included in Gregor Townsend's 23-man squad. The Exeter full-back takes over from Stuart McInally, who led the team out during last years disappointing World Cup campaign. Richie Gray (Glasgow Warriors) 67 caps Cameron Redpath (Bath Rugby) 2 caps The Scotland national rugby union team represents Scotland in men's international rugby union and is administered by the Scottish Rugby Union. Jamie Ritchie (Edinburgh Rugby) CAPTAIN 32 caps Send a Message. 4 min read. Sam Skinner (Edinburgh Rugby) 23 caps Read about our approach to external linking. Amateur Era. Note that the "position" column lists the position at which the player made his Test debut, not necessarily the position for which he is best known. : Fraser Brown, Jamie Bhatti, WP Nel, Jonny Gray, Jack Dempsey, George Horne, Blair Kinghorn, Chris Harris. Next up will be Fiji who Scotland last played in 2018, when Adam Hastings scored his first try for Scotland in a thrilling 54-17 victory. 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Stafford McDowell (Glasgow Warriors) uncapped Simon Berghan (Glasgow Warriors) 31 caps Scottish Rugby Union Jamie Ritchie to lead Scotland this Autumn 19 Oct 2022 Edinburgh Rugby flanker Jamie Ritchie has been named Scotland captain for the Autumn Nations Series ahead of the matches against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina at BT Murrayfield. Last updated on 12 February 202112 February 2021.From the section Scottish Rugby. Give Orange. 2023 Getty Images. Jamie Bhatti (Glasgow Warriors) 25 caps Subsequently a noted Scottish sports journalist. Scotland Men. Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh Rugby) 19 caps Finn Russell has been left out of Scotland's squad for the upcoming autumn series, while Jamie Ritchie is named captain. It's going to be a hell of a challenge for us.". Stuart Hogg (Exeter Chiefs) 93 caps Ali Price and Sam Skinner are named in the team for the first time this tournament and will start from the bench. A Finn Russell-inspired Scotland earned a record victory against Wales to continue a stunning start to their Six Nations with two wins from two. Murphy Walker (Glasgow Warriors) uncapped Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby) 51 caps, Mark Bennett (Edinburgh Rugby) 27 caps Ali Price (Glasgow Warriors) 58 caps WP Nel (Edinburgh Rugby) 50 caps Back-Row. On Sunday 13 November the All Blacks will visit BT Murrayfield in what is an eagerly anticipated match with the two sides having last faced each other in 2017, when Scotland were narrowly defeated 22-17. In a squad headed up by captain Ritchie, who led Scotland in all four of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series fixtures, there are returns for experienced players such as Saracens' Sean Maitland, who has 15 tries from his 53 caps, and centre Huw Jones, who re-joined Glasgow Warriors ahead of the current season and will hope to add to his 31 Scotland . Farrell was already a doubt for the opener against Scotland after suffering the setback in Saracens training, but Eddie Jones had initially named him as captain of his 36-man squad. Amateur Era. The team takes part in the annual Six Nations Championship, where they are the current Calcutta Cup holders. Finn Russell (Racing 92) 65 caps Copyright Scottish Rugby Union Limited 2023. Hefin O'Hare and Scotland caps who are notable for reasons other than being on the national rugby union team, e.g. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, The two-time Lion is the most experienced player in the 38-man squad named by Gregor Townsend, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. The flanker is back and will start which pushes Luke Crosbie out of the matchday 23. Sione Tuipulotu (Glasgow Warriors) 7 caps He is making progress at getting back to the best.". Scotland Men's Captains Ollie Cruickshank 2021-01-28T19:04:34+00:00.