What they said:

Scotland U20 Head Coach, Kenny Murray, said: “We have settled in well in Italy and preparations for this game have been great.

“A large number of the players have just been involved in the FOSROC Super6 Sprint Series and got good game time, which is excellent for us.

“Liam, Kerr and Ryan have been excellent since they have joined up with our group, and they thoroughly deserve to make their debuts this weekend.

“There is a good mix of fresh faces and experience, and having Andy and Duncan starting their fifth game in a row together at centre will give us a sense of familiarity.

“Our game against Wales in the Six Nations was close, we were right in it until near the end so we hope to be competitive again and this time go that step further.”

The Team

Match Stats

  • 15 of the 26-players in the squad were involved when Scotland played Wales in the 2022 Under-20 Six Nations
  • There are three debutants in the starting team, and a further four could make their debut off the bench.

Where to Watch

Join us in the Scottish Rugby Match Centre on Saturday for exclusive insight, match stats and live commentary.

As always we’ll bring you the big moments as they happen, along with the latest from inside the Scotland U20 camp.

Scotland U20 v Wales U20 kicks off at 4pm BST and you can watch the game live on the Scottish Rugby website.

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