The Scotland U18 team to face Italy U18 in the U18 International Series at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli tomorrow (Wednesday 12 April, kick-off 3.30pm) has been named. The fixture is the second of three in this year’s tournament, where Ally Donaldson’s squad recorded a 22-6 loss to Wales U18 on Saturday evening and will face England U18 this Sunday, 16 April (kick-off 2.30pm). Scotland U18 Head Coach, Ally Donaldson, said: “Our performance against Wales was very encouraging and we will aim to play at a high intensity for the full 80 when we face Italy.Every player who didn’t start against Wales will line-up against Italy as our focus is on player development at this year’s tournament. We have prepared well and are confident of another improved performance against a strong Italian team.”Image: gerry/gpfoto.ie  Scotland U18 team to play Italy U18 at Parc y Scarlets, Wednesday 12 April (kick-off 3.30pm)15. Jon Searle (Brighton College / Harlequins)**14. Jack Blain (Stewart’s Melville College)13. Cameron Symes (Stewart’s Melville College)12. Rory McMichael (Wellington College / London Irish)**11. Andrew McLean (Stirling County / Morrison’s Academy) 10. Ross Thompson (Stewart’s Melville College)9. Roan Frostwick (North Berwick High School / NBRFC) 1. Will Owen (Melrose Wasps / Earlston High School)2. Finlay Scott (Jed Thistle)*3. Dan York (St Aloysius’ College)*4. Cameron Henderson (Strathallan School / Perthshire)5. Oliver Cattell (Beechen Cliff / Bath Academy)**6. Jack Hutchison (Sedbergh School / Newcastle Falcons)**7. Connor Boyle (Stewart’s Melville College) CAPTAIN8. Drew Davison (Gosforth Academy / Newcastle Falcons)** Replacements16. Calum Renwick (Hawick Wanderers)17. Andrew Nimmo (Biggar)18. Murphy Walker (Strathallan School)19. Marshal Sykes (St Joseph’s College / Northampton Saints)**20. Rory Darge (North Berwick High School / NBRFC)*21. Gus Warr (Dollar Academy)22. Matt Davidson (Merchiston Castle School)23. Grant Hughes (Dollar Academy)*24. Jack McLean (The Glasgow Academy)25. Jacob Lineen (Stewart’s Melville College)26. James McCaig (Strathallan School / Perthshire) *BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy Stage 2 player 2016/17**Scottish Exile player 

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