Scotland U18 named to face England in final series clash

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