Same again for Scotland U20

Scotland U20 head coach Eamon John has named an unchanged team for their Six Nations tie against France on Friday in Chalon sur Saone (ko 7.00pm local time).
John has opted to stick to the successful starting line-up following the side’s historic victory over Wales, last year’s runners-up, (18-17) at McDiarmid Park, last Friday, and is delighted that the team remains in tact.

He said: “It helps with continuity – we a have a lot of bruised bodies but they can all travel and play which is great news.

“I don’t expect the French to be more physical than the Welsh but it’s an away game and so is a very different environment. France have the ability to play in a number of different ways but they don’t like to be pressured and that’s exactly what we’ll look to do.

“The Welsh game was a magnificent performance. We have to concentrate on the positives from the game and the great experience of victory. I think it sent out a strong message about this team.

“We have a good balance in the team; we kept the ball well and can play with variety which is what you need to be successful in rugby.”

Scotland U20 play France under-20 in Chalon sur Saone on Friday 13 February (ko 7.00pm local time) before hosting Italy U20 at Dens Park, Dundee, on Friday 27 February – admission to all Scotland U20 home games is free.

Scotland

15 Peter Horne* (West Of Scotland)

14 Paul Loudon (Durham University and Edinburgh Accies)
13 Ashleah McCulloch+ (Aberdeen Grammar)
12 Robbie Johnston (Leeds University and Leeds Carnegie)
11 Grant Anderson* (Ayr)

10 Andrew White+ (Glasgow Hawks)
9 Henry Pyrgos (Loughborough University)

1 Gavin Cameron+ (Stirling County)
2 Fraser Brown* (Watsonians) CAPTAIN
3 David Morton (Bridgwater)
4 Nick Campbell+ (Glasgow Hawks)
5 Richie Gray (Glasgow Warriors)
6 Struan Dewar+ (Heriot’s)
8 Stuart McInally* (Watsonians)
7 Chris Fusaro* (Heriot’s)

Replacements: Finlay Gillies+ (Heriot’s), Douglas Orr+ (Haddington), James Taylor (Loughborough University and Dundee HSFP), Tom Drennan+ (Edinburgh Accies), Peter Jericevich* (Glasgow Hawks), Robbie McGowan (Stirling County), Adam McKenzie (Northumbria University).

This article was originally posted on 10-Feb-2009, 20:18 by Hugh Barrow.
Last updated by Hugh Barrow on 10-Feb-2009, 20:20.