How social media reacted: Team announcement for France test

14 Aug 2019

Head Coach Gregor Townsend today named the Scotland team to face France in the opening Summer Test match at the Allianz Riviera in Nice this Saturday. Here's a round-up of some of the reaction to the team on social media.

Good Luck wishes from Ayr RFC for their new signing, Gordon Reid, who’ll be joining the Ayrshire Bulls and competiting in the Super6 season.

?????? Named a Bull on Friday, Named in the @Scotlandteam squad on Wednesday @GGreid87 #pinkandblack https://t.co/vQcOUSZTXK

— Ayr Rugby (@OfficialAyrRFC) August 14, 2019

Top of the Moon shares some stats on the players named in the team.

7 players in the 23 who were with @Scotlandteam U20s for 2016 WR Championships in England.

Ritchie; Hastings; Graham; Z. Fagerson; Cummings; Hutchinson; Kinghorn.

Last time these guys all played together was an historic win over Australia in the age-grade tournament. #AsOne https://t.co/cgqpk2V0u0

— Kevin Millar (@topofthemoonGW) August 14, 2019

Well wishes for the two-time British & Irish Lion, Stuart Hogg!

Great to see @StuartWHOGG_ back in the @Scotlandteam XV!

Go well this weekend #Scotland!https://t.co/4OWdnVAEnD

— British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) August 14, 2019

Northampton Saints excited to see Rory Hutchinson’s international debut.

Huuuuuuutch!!

Can’t wait to see this guy make his international debut on Saturday – good luck, @RoryJHutchinson ???????? https://t.co/JVA8B9MbGx pic.twitter.com/FfwItGC54s

— Northampton Saints ? (@SaintsRugby) August 14, 2019

Our fans following the team announcement on their travels – enjoy your trip!

Having a brilliant holiday in Cyprus just about to step onboard for my cruise to start my island hoping in Greece. Delighted with the team that was picked for @Scotlandteam v France can’t wait to watch the game #AsOne #BackingBlue pic.twitter.com/l3AMSoQLlP

— Livi (@oliviaaaa_xx) August 14, 2019

Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors congratulate their players on the international selection for Saturday’s Test.

Congratulations to the 9⃣ Edinburgh players selected to face France in Saturday's opening Summer Test in Nice!

A special mention to @McInallyStuart and @johnbarc86 who have been named captain and vice-captain. ??#AsOne pic.twitter.com/M0lheo9UaQ

— Edinburgh Rugby (@EdinburghRugby) August 14, 2019

??????? Scott Cummings is in line to make his @Scotlandteam debut against France this weekend.

The second-row is one of 8⃣ Warriors named in Gregor Townsend's squad ?⬇️https://t.co/KPX6euQVte

— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) August 14, 2019

The nation will be looking forward to seeing our men perform in these Test matches, as the Rugby World Cup approaches.

Lots of interesting stuff here – there will be one or two especially keen to make an impression… https://t.co/mJ2ei9gio8

— Rhona Sweeting ????????? (@RhonaSweeting) August 14, 2019

Premier Sports coverage of the game will start at 7.30pm. Full details on how to watch the game available to view here.

??????? @EdinburghRugby hooker Stuart McInally will lead Scotland out as team captain vs France this Saturday!

⏰ Coverage starts 7.30pm https://t.co/IQmZofl3eT

— Premier Sports ? (@PremierSportsTV) August 14, 2019