FIVE Nations champions Scotland on Friday named a strong line-up for their opening match against Border in East London on Monday. Coach Jim Telfor see a win in their first tour game as vital. Eleven of the team which plays Monday have represented Scotland before, with the halfback pairing of skipper Gary Armstrong and Craig Chalmers boasting more than 100 caps between them. “This tour is a challenge to many of the younger players to perform in their challenge for a World Cup place and we’re looking forward to the game,” Armstrong said.
Scotland:
Glen Metcalfe, Cameron Murray, Jamie Mayer, Rowen Shepherd, Craig Moir, Craig Chalmers, Gary Armstrong, Rob Hunter, Martin Leslie, Cameron Mather, Andy Lucking, Doddie Weir, Matthew Proudfoot, Gordon Bulloch, George Graham.
Reserves: Duncan Hodge, Bryan Redpath, Tom Smith, Budge Pountney, Iain Fullarton, Steven Brotherstone.