Scotland Names Five Uncapped Players for Canada's Test

Scotland's rugby team is introducing five uncapped players in their test match against Canada in Ottawa, with additional new faces on the bench. Major changes from their last game against Ireland include the inclusion of Gregor Brown, Matt Currie, Arron Reed, Gus Warr, and Max Williamson.

Five uncapped players were named in Scotland’s starting line-up for their test against Canada in Ottawa on Saturday, plus a further five newcomers on the substitute’s bench. Gregor Brown, Matt Currie, Arron Reed, Gus Warr and Max Williamson are among 14 changes from Scotland’s last game against Ireland in the Six Nations Championship.

Only Stafford McDowall, who wins a second cap, remains from the 17-13 defeat in Dubin, and he will co-captain the side along with flanker Luke Crosbie. Loose forward Brown and lock Williamson come into the side after helping Glasgow Warriors to success in the United Rugby Championship.

Most of Scotland’s regulars have been rested for their Americas tour, which also takes in tests against the U.S., Chile and Uruguay. The most experienced player in the team is prop Rory Sutherland with 30 caps.

Team: 15-Harry Paterson, 14-Jamie Dobie, 13-Matt Currie, 12-Stafford McDowall, 11-Arron Reed, 10-Ross Thompson, 9-Gus Warr, 8-Josh Bayliss, 7-Luke Crosbie, 6-Gregor Brown, 5-Glen Young, 4-Max Williamson, 3-Elliot Millar Mills, 2-Dylan Richardson, 1-Rory Sutherland Replacements: 16-Robbie Smith, 17-Nathan McBeth, 18-Will Hurd, 19-Ewan Johnson, 20-Matt Fagerson, 21-Ben Healy, 22-Kyle Steyn, 23-Ross McCann