BT Premiership Division 1


Biggar v Melrose

The home side give ex-GHA forward Justin Reid his debut at lock, while Euan McAlpine and Andy Dunlop return to the back-row. Melrose revert Cameron Murray to full-back, and Jamie Murray to centre. Stuart Johnson plays at lock in place of the retired Scott Aitken.


Currie v Aberdeen GSFP (3pm)

Currie are keeping their final line-up close to their chests, but included in their squad are scrum-half Richard Sneddon, and forwards Andrew Reekie and Mark Cairns. Aberdeen welcome back flanker Rob Currie in the continued absence of Grant Strang.

Hawick v Watsonians

Hawick field teenager Graeme Hogg at full-back in place of Keith Hedley, who switches to the right wing. Ross Armstrong comes in at centre. Watsonians hope to turn out an unchanged XV. Venue: Mansfield Park Key clash: Cammy Mather v Dan Landels

Heriot's v Glasgow Hawks

Murray Strang returns at full-back for Hawks, replacing Coiln Shaw who has damaged knee ligaments. Heriot's reshuffle with Manning, Goldie, Welch, Meikle, Newlands and McVie all coming in. Venue: Goldenacre Key clash: Michael Goldie v Richie McKnight

Boroughmuir v Stewart's-Melville

With Euan Mathieson unavailable for Boroughmuir, Graeme McCallum regains his place at lock, while Kyle Traynor starts at hooker. The Colleges also make a change at lock, with Ben Leathes returning to partner Steve Dalgleish and Stuart Clark taking over at flanker.

Stirling County v Ayr (3pm)

Stirling have a new half-back pairing, with Allan Robertson making his debut at stand-off. Ayr recast their back line with Cameron Taylor at full-back, Johnny McClung at centre and Nick Lavelle at stand-off.

This article was posted on 7-Jan-2006, 09:50 by Hugh Barrow.