The Scotland U18 team to face England U18 in the U18 International Series at the CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence, Ystrad Mynach, today (Sunday 16 April, kick-off 2.30pm) has been named. The fixture is the squad’s third and final in this year’s tournament, where Ally Donaldson’s troops have previously recorded a 22-6 loss to Wales U18 and a 28-22 victory over Italy U18. Speaking after Wednesday’s victory over Italy, Donaldson, said: “We produced a very satisfying performance against a strong and mature Italian team. The squad played some good attacking rugby and created a lot of chances and also defended well for long periods.”     Scotland U18 team to play England U18 at CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence, Sunday 16 April (kick-off 2.30pm)15. James McCaig (Strathallan School / Perthshire) 14. Jack Blain (Stewart’s Melville College)      13. Rory McMichael (Wellington College / London Irish)**12. Grant Hughes (Dollar Academy)*11. Jacob Lineen (Stewart’s Melville College) 10. Ross Thompson (Stewart’s Melville College)9. Gus Warr (Dollar Academy / Sale Sharks)  1. Andrew Nimmo (Biggar) 2. Finlay Scott (Jed Thistle)*3. Euan McLaren (Dollar Academy) 4. Marshall Sykes (St Joseph’s College / Northampton Saints)**5. Oliver Cattell (Beechen Cliff School / Bath Academy)**6. Drew Davison (Gosforth Academy / Newcastle Falcons)**7. Connor Boyle (Stewart’s Melville College) CAPTAIN8. Rory Darge (North Berwick High School / NBRFC)* Replacements 16. Calum Renwick (Hawick Wanderers) 17. Murphy Walker (Strathallan School)18. Dan York (St Aloysius’ College)*19. Jack McLean (The Glasgow Academy)20. Jack Hutchinson (Sedbergh School / Newcastle Falcons)**21. Roan Frostwick (North Berwick High School / NBRFC)22. Matt Davidson (Merchiston Castle School)23.  Jon Searle (Brighton College / Harlequins Academy)**24. Will Owen (Melrose Wasps / Earlston High School) *BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy Stage 2 player 2016/17**Scottish Exile player Image: gerry/gpfoto.ie

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