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Scotland confirm selection back-up plan for Fiji contest
By PA
Edinburgh prop D’Arcy Rae is in line to make his first Scotland start against Fiji on Saturday if Zander Fagerson has to pull out.
The experienced Glasgow tighthead, who was named in the number three jersey on Thursday, missed the team run at Murrayfield on Friday due to personal reasons and is considered a doubt for the opening autumn Test.
Rae, whose solitary cap came as a sub against Ireland in the 2019 Six Nations, was initially listed among the replacements for the visit of the Fijians but the 29-year-old will be promoted to starting duty if Fagerson is unable to play.
In that event, uncapped Glasgow prop Fin Richardson – not selected in the 23 – will be added to the bench.
SCOTLAND:
1 Pierre Schoeman
2 Ewan Ashman
3 Zander Fagerson
4 Grant Gilchrist
5 Scott Cummings
6 Matt Fagerson
7 Rory Darge
8 Jack Dempsey
9 Ali Price
10 Adam Hastings
11 Duhan van der Merwe
12 Sione Tuipulotu
13 Huw Jones
14 Darcy Graham
15 Kyle Rowe
REPLACEMENTS:
16 Dylan Richardson
17 Rory Sutherland
18 D'Arcy Rae
19 Max Williamson
20 Gregor Brown
21 Jamie Dobie
22 Tom Jordan
23 Stafford McDowall
24th man: Fin Richardson
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Hopefully Joe stays where he is. That would mean Les, McKellar, larkham and Cron should as well. It’s the stability we need in the state programs. But, if Joe goes, RA with its current financial situation will be forced into promoting from within. And this will likely destabilise other areas.
To better understand some of the entrenched bitterness of those outside of NZ and NSW (as an example 😂), Nic, there is probably a comparison to the old hard heads of welsh rugby who are still stuck in the 1970s. Before the days where clubs merged, professionalism started, and the many sharp knives were put into the backs of those who loved the game more than everyone else. I’m sure you know a few... But given your comparison of rugby in both wales and Australia, there are a few north of the tweed that will never trust a kiwi or NSWelshman because of historical events and issues over the history of the game. It is what it is. For some, time does not heal all wounds. And it is still festering away in some people. Happy holidays to you. All the best in 2025.
Go to commentsNot surprised to see Barretts rating. He has always been a solid defender for the ABs but not particularly effective in attack situations.
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