Two New Faces Get Scotland Call

Two Edinburgh Rugby forwards have been handed the chance to make their Scotland debut with selection in Andy Robinson’s squad for the EMC Tests this Autumn.Grant Gilchrist and Stuart McInally are among the seven uncapped players in his 34-strong Scotland squad for training at St Andrews next week in preparation for the first Test against New Zealand at Murrayfield next month.Two of the potential debutants were part of Scotland’s unbeaten three match tour of Australasia during the summer back-row forward and former Scotland age-grade captain McInally; and Glasgow Warriors back Alex Dunbar.The others include backs Peter Horne, Peter Murchie, Tommy Seymour and Henry Pyrgos, who are enlisted alongside the Edinburgh Rugby lock Grant Gilchrist.Robinson declared: It’s always an exciting time when the Scotland squad comes together ahead of the first Test match of the season.It’s some four months since Scotland last played an international so when the squad reconvenes therell be an element of renewing acquaintances and reigniting the spark and spirit that was such a key part of our success on our summer tour.New Zealand are formidable opponents._They do the basics exceptionally well and play with a pace and ruthlessness. It’s no co-incidence that they are the best team in the world.We must look to build on the physical commitment of our players against Australia, Fiji and Samoa._ As ever the Scotland supporters are right behind us and with more than 55,000 tickets sold already for our game against New Zealand, the players are determined to give their all.The squad will convene at St Andrews on Monday (29 October) for the three-day camp and then meet up in Edinburgh on Monday 5 November to begin detailed build-up to the New Zealand match.Following the New Zealand game Andy Robinson, senior assistant coach Scott Johnson and defence coach Matt Taylor will consider afresh the squad for the two subsequent EMC Tests against South Africa at Murrayfield on Saturday 17 November (kick-off 2.30pm) and v Tonga at Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen on Saturday 24 November (kick-off 3pm).Scotland squad (sponsor RBS) for training camp at St Andrews 29-31 October in preparation for the EMC Test against New Zealand at Murrayfield on Sunday 11 November (kick-off 2.30pm)Backs: Mike Blair (Brive), Nick De Luca (Edinburgh Rugby), Alex Dunbar (Glasgow Warriors), Max Evans (Castres), Stuart Hogg, Peter Horne and Ruaridh Jackson (all Glasgow Warriors), Lee Jones, Greig Laidlaw (both Edinburgh Rugby), Sean Lamont (Glasgow Warriors), Rory Lawson (Newcastle Falcons), Peter Murchie, Henry Pyrgos (both Glasgow Warriors), Matt Scott (Edinburgh Rugby), Tommy Seymour (Glasgow Warriors) and Tim Visser (Edinburgh Rugby).Forwards: John Barclay (Glasgow Warriors), Kelly Brown (Saracens), Geoff Cross, David Denton, Ross Ford and Grant Gilchrist (all Edinburgh Rugby), Ryan Grant (Glasgow Warriors), Richie Gray (Sale Sharks), Dougie Hall (Glasgow Warriors), Jim Hamilton (Gloucester), Allan Jacobsen (Edinburgh Rugby), Alastair Kellock (Glasgow Warriors), Scott Lawson (London Irish), Stuart McInally and Ross Rennie (both Edinburgh Rugby), Tom Ryder (Glasgow Warriors), Alasdair Strokosch (Perpignan) and Kyle Traynor (Bristol Rugby).Not considered through injuryBacks Joe Ansbro (London Irish), Ben Cairns (Edinburgh Rugby), Chris Cusiter, Rory Lamont, Graeme Morrison (all Glasgow Warriors), Nikki Walker (Worcester Warriors) and Duncan Weir (Glasgow Warriors).Forwards Alasdair Dickinson (Sale Sharks), Ed Kalman (Glasgow Warriors), Steven Lawrie (Edinburgh Rugby), Moray Low, Pat MacArthur and Jon Welsh (all Glasgow Warriors)Tickets for all three EMC Tests can be bought now online at www.scottishrugby.org; via the 24-hour credit card hotline 0844 335 3933 or in person from the Scottish Rugby ticket centre at Murrayfield Stadium which is open 9am-5pm, Mondays to Fridays, and 10am-4pm on Saturdays.Scotland v New Zealand, Sunday 11 November, Murrayfield, kick-off 2.30pm Adults: _20, _30 and _50Under-18s and students: _10Under-18s: _15 and _25Scotland v South Africa, Saturday 17 November, Murrayfield, kick-off 2.30pm Adults: _20, _30, _50Under-18s and students: _10, _15 and _25Scotland v Tonga, Saturday 24 November, Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, kick-off 3pm Adults: _15, _25 and _40Under-18s and students: _7.50, _12.50 and _20Special offers:_ EMC Tests Pass An adult can watch Scotland play both New Zealand and South Africa from _35Group offer for schools and all clubs Eight under-18s with two adults can attend an EMC Test for _40.