What they said
Scotland A Head Coach Nigel Carolan said: “It’s brilliant to have these quality players all working under one roof, all working towards a similar goal. To get that game on Friday night to show off the next tier of players is a fantastic opportunity.”
“Theres a blend of experience and some youth from guys who have shown form for their clubs, I think it just shows how clear of an opportunity it is for the guys playing to show off their wares”
“It’s a real opportunity to broaden the depth in the Scottish system, but also to have a look at some of the players up and coming, I think it serves a purpose on multiple levels.”
The team
The stats
Jonny Gray last captained the Scotland A side in 2014 at the age of 19, now with 81 full caps behind him Jonny will look to lead by example once more.
Scotland A’s last match, against Chile, resulted in a 19-17 win at Hive Stadium
20 of the players selected for the A squad have previously won full caps.