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MOFFAT ANNOUNCES YOUTHFUL 'A' SQUAD
Posted: 08/May/08
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Scotland 'A' team head coach, Rob Moffat, has selected a 27-man-squad to travel to North America next month for the 2008 Barclays Churchill Cup.
Moffats squad features a blend of youthful talent and hardened international experience with 19 uncapped players joining eight capped internationalists. One additional player will be added later this month taking the squad to 28.
On the players he has selected for the tour, Moffat said: "Weve got an exciting group of players. Theres a good mix of ambitious young players and a few internationals.
Although the average age of the squad is relatively young, Im confident that the players are ready to take that next step up and contribute to a successful tour."
This years Scotland A team will be captained by Glasgow Warriors hooker, Fergus Thomson.
Speaking about his appointment, Thomson said: Although I was disappointed not to make the Scotland tour to Argentina, its a great honour to captain my country at A level.
The Barclays Churchill Cup aims to develop and grow the sport of rugby union across Canada and the USA.
The tournament has grown in success since 2003 when just 5,000 people attended. In 2006, when Scotland defeated England Saxons and Canada to reach the final, the tournament attracted over 28,000 spectators.
In June 2008, the tournament - which is named after British Prime Minister Winston Churchill - will be contested by Scotland A, England Saxons, Canada, USA, Ireland A and Argentina Pumas.
The Scotland A squad (sponsor Murray) to compete at the 2008 Barclays Churchill Cup In North America next month is&
Backs: Scott Barrow (Glasgow Warriors), David Blair (Edinburgh), Marcus Di Rollo (Toulouse), Max Evans (Glasgow Warriors), Rob Dewey (Ulster), Colin Gregor (Glasgow Warriors), Steve Jones (Newcastle Falcons), Calum MacRae (Edinburgh), Mark McMillan (Wasps), Sam Pinder (Glasgow Warriors), Roland Reid, Mark Robertson (both Edinburgh), Gordon Ross (Saracens)
Forwards: Geoff Cross (Edinburgh), Jon Dunbar (Leeds Tykes), James Eddie, Ed Kalman (both Glasgow Warriors), Andrew Kelly, Alan MacDonald (both Edinburgh), Andy Miller (Exeter), Scott Newlands (Edinburgh), Fergus Pringle (Edinburgh), Craig Smith (Edinburgh), Stevie Swindall, Fergus Thomson, Dan Turner (all Glasgow Warriors), David Young (Leicester Tigers), plus one more player who will be selected later this month.
Scotland As fixtures at the 2008 Barclays Churchill Cup
Saturday 7 June, Twin Elm Rugby Park, Ottawa - Canada v Scotland A (kick-off 4:30pm local time)
Wednesday 11 June, Richardson Stadium, Kingston Argentina v Scotland A (kick-off 4:35pm)
Saturday 21 June, Toyota Park, Chicago Finals Day
Team Management
Head coach Rob Moffat
Coaches Shade Munro, Gary Mercer, Stephen Gemmell
Strength & conditioning coach Neill Potts
Doctor Dr Alistair Nicol
Physiotherapists Lisa Casey and Louise Wright
Analyst Rob Holdsworth
Team manager Karen Burnett
This article was posted on 8-May-2008, 11:30 by Hugh Barrow.
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