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Edinburgh Rugby's Resurgence Reflects in Scotland Squad Hopes

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Edinburgh Rugby's recent improvements in form have renewed hopes that several players will earn a spot in Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad for the autumn internationals. The club's defence coach, Michael Todd, is optimistic that several young players, including stand-off Ross Thompson, hooker Paddy Harrison, and uncapped back-rower Ben Muncaster, will be included in the squad. Townsend is set to name the Scotland squad on Wednesday, with Fiji, South Africa, Portugal, and Australia scheduled to visit Murrayfield next month.

Key Takeaways:

  • Edinburgh Rugby has recorded back-to-back bonus points wins over the Stormers and Cardiff, with Jamie Ritchie, Pierre Schoeman, Ewan Ashman, Grant Gilchrist, Darcy Graham, and Duhan van der Merwe expected to be included in Townsend's squad.
  • Michael Todd hopes that some of the younger players, such as Ross Thompson, Paddy Harrison, and Ben Muncaster, will be selected for the Scotland squad.
  • Stand-off Ross Thompson and hooker Paddy Harrison have impressed in Edinburgh's recent performances, with uncapped back-rower Ben Muncaster also making a strong case for inclusion.
  • Scrum-half Ali Price is in fine form and could be in line for a recall, with Matt Currie likely to get the nod and Mosese Tuipulotu potentially receiving his first call-up.
  • The shortage of tighthead prop options for the first game against Fiji may lead to a return to the international fold for D'arcy Rae.

Statistics:

  • Edinburgh Rugby has won two consecutive matches against the Stormers and Cardiff.
  • The club has recorded 48-0 and 55-21 defeats against the Lions in South Africa, with Jamie Ritchie and his teammates facing criticism for their performance.
  • The recent wins against the Stormers and Cardiff showcase the improvements made by the team.
  • The first game against Fiji, which falls outside the Test window, will require Scotland to select home-based players only.

Sources:

  • (/sport/rugby-union/who-makes-scotlands-autumn-test-squad-injuries-cast-a-shadow-position-surfeit-prop-problems-4833484)
  • (/sport/rugby-union/ben-muncaster-excelled-and-gregor-townsend-cant-fail-to-have-been-impressed-4821939)
  • (/sport/rugby-union/scotland-scrum-half-fitter-than-ever-and-has-changed-the-shape-of-his-body-4831477)

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