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<\/p>\nAhead of the match-up, Head Coach Sean Everitt said: \u201cSaturday is a massive occasion for everyone connected to this club. The 1872 Cup is steeped in history, and to lead this club into the 153rd year of world rugby\u2019s oldest intercity rivalry is a privilege that everyone in this building feels deeply.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were disappointed with our attacking performance in the opening leg at Hampden. We know we didn\u2019t fire the shots we\u2019re capable of, and we\u2019ve spent the week focusing on how we can be more clinical and assertive. We have a 12-point deficit to overturn, and the players are highly motivated to go out there and show what this Edinburgh team is truly about.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo have over 30,000 fans already behind us at Scottish Gas Murrayfield is incredible. You feel that energy the moment you arrive at the stadium, and we want to reward that support with a performance they can be proud of. Every member of this squad is determined to make this a special end to 2025 and bring that trophy back to the capital.\u201d<\/p>\n
An unchanged back-three features Wes Goosen at full-back, flanked by British & Irish Lions duo Duhan van der Merwe and Darcy Graham \u2013 Scotland\u2019s two all-time leading try-scorers.<\/p>\n
In the midfield, Lang returns to partner Matt Currie, replacing Piers O\u2019Conor who is ruled out following a concussion\u00a0sustained\u00a0in the first leg.<\/p>\n
The half-back duo of Ben Vellacott and Cammy Scott remains in place to steer the side at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.<\/p>\n
Pierre Schoeman retains his spot at loosehead prop in a revamped front row featuring Morris and Hill. Meanwhile, lock Glen Young is rewarded with another start, packing down with double-centurion Grant Gilchrist in the engine room.<\/p>\n
Club captain Magnus Bradbury continues at number 8, anchoring a back row that sees flankers Liam McConnell and Dylan Richardson \u2013 a try-scorer at Hampden last weekend \u2013 make their first 1872 Cup appearances at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a big day for the Blyth-Lafferty family: academy hooker Jerry, 21, could make his professional debut from the bench, named alongside his younger brother Ollie, 19, for Saturday\u2019s derby decider.<\/p>\n
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Edinburgh Rugby team to face Glasgow Warriors in the 1872 Cup second leg at Scottish Gas Murrayfield
Saturday 27 December (kick-off 3pm) \u2013 live on Premier Sports<\/p>\n
15.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Wes Goosen (63)<\/p>\n
14.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Darcy Graham (87)
13.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Matt Currie (66)
12.\u2060\u00a0\u2060James Lang (81)
11.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Duhan van der Merwe (109)<\/p>\n
10.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Cammy Scott (24)
9.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Ben Vellacott (82)<\/p>\n
1.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Pierre Schoeman (141)
2.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Harri Morris (9)
3.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Paul Hill (22)
4.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Glen Young (55)
5.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Grant Gilchrist (226)
6.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Liam McConnell (13)
7.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Dylan Richardson (6)
8.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Magnus Bradbury (141)\u00a0CAPTAIN<\/p>\n
Replacements<\/p>\n
16.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Jerry Blyth-Lafferty*
17.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Boan Venter (97)
18.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Ollie Blyth-Lafferty (4)
19.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Callum Hunter-Hill (24)
20.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Freddy Douglas (12)
21.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Charlie Shiel (80)
22.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Ross Thompson (30)
23.\u2060\u00a0\u2060Jack Brown (5)<\/p>\n
Unavailable\u00a0Charlie McCaig (knee), Rhys Litterick (achilles), Rob Carmichael (wrist), Mosese Tuipulotu (knee), Tom Currie (knee), Luke Crosbie (hamstring), D\u2019arcy Rae (ankle), Sam Skinner (hamstring), Paddy Harrison (back), Ben Muncaster (knee), Marshall Sykes (arm), Harry Paterson (hamstring), Findlay Thomson (hand), Ross McKnight (ankle), Ewan Ashman (concussion), Piers O\u2019Conor (concussion).<\/p>\n
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