Scots Prep for Samoa Clash! Lions Stars Headline Team!
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Scotland's rugby squad is gearing up for a crucial test match against Samoa at Eden Park in Auckland. Coach Gregor Townsend has named a team featuring two forwards, Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman, who are set to join the British & Irish Lions tour shortly after the game. This adds significant weight and experience to the Scottish side as they face a determined Samoan team.
Lions-Bound Duo to Feature Against Samoa
Loosehead prop Rory Sutherland, a veteran of the previous Lions tour in South Africa, and hooker Ewan Ashman will travel to Australia on Sunday to reinforce the Lions squad ahead of their match against the First Nations-Pasifika team in Melbourne on July 22nd. Their inclusion in the starting lineup against Samoa provides Scotland with a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their game plan before the players depart for their Lions duties.
Changes in the Scottish Lineup
Townsend has made several changes to the starting XV following last weekend's defeat to Fiji. Kyle Steyn moves to the right wing to replace Darcy Graham, who joined up with the Lions on Monday, while Arron Reed takes Steyn's place on the left. Injuries have also forced changes in the centres, with Rory Hutchinson and Stafford McDowall replacing Tom Jordan and Cameron Redpath respectively. Gregor Brown comes into the second row alongside Grant Gilchrist, and Andy Onyeama-Christie returns to the side of the scrum, replacing Jamie Ritchie.
The bench includes prop Fin Richardson, who is in line to make his debut for Scotland. The team boasts a 6-2 split, indicating a forward-heavy approach for this encounter.
Scotland Team Lineup
- 15-Kyle Rowe
- 14-Kyle Steyn
- 13-Rory Hutchinson
- 12-Stafford McDowall
- 11-Arron Reed
- 10-Fergus Burke
- 9-Jamie Dobie
- 8-Matt Fagerson
- 7-Rory Darge (captain)
- 6-Andy Onyeama-Christie
- 5-Grant Gilchrist
- 4-Gregor Brown
- 3-Elliot Millar Mills
- 2-Ewan Ashman
- 1-Rory Sutherland
Replacements: 16-George Turner, 17-Nathan McBeth, 18-Fin Richardson, 19-Cameron Henderson, 20-Marshall Sykes, 21-Ben Muncaster, 22-George Horne, 23-Adam Hastings.
This match promises to be a thrilling encounter as Scotland aims to bounce back from their loss to Fiji and prepare their Lions representatives for the challenges ahead.