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Scotland Announces Autumn Test Series Squad

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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named a 39-man squad for the autumn test series, with four Borderers included in the lineup. The squad will face Fiji, South Africa, Australia, and Portugal in a series of matches starting on November 2.

The four Borderers named in the squad are Darcy Graham, Rory Sutherland, Patrick Harrison, and Jamie Bhatti. Graham, a 27-year-old right-winger for Edinburgh, has been out of international action due to injury but has been back on duty with Edinburgh since the start of the current United Rugby Championship season. Sutherland, a 32-year-old loosehead prop for Glasgow Warriors, has been named as one of the vice-captains alongside former co-skippers Rory Darge and Finn Russell.

Townsend has praised the early-season performances of his players and is looking forward to working with them again. He has highlighted Patrick Harrison as a standout example of a player who has earned his selection through hard work and determination. The Glasgow captain, Sione Tuipulotu, will lead the team in the absence of Townsend's son, Rory, who is on paternity leave.

The squad will include several other players who have been in impressive form this season, with several fresh faces added to the lineup. Tickets for Scotland's matches against Fiji, South Africa, and Australia have sold out, but tickets are still available for the match against Portugal on November 16.

Key Takeaways:

  • Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named a 39-man squad for the autumn test series, with four Borderers included in the lineup.
  • The four Borderers named in the squad are Darcy Graham, Rory Sutherland, Patrick Harrison, and Jamie Bhatti.
  • Graham has been out of international action due to injury but has been back on duty with Edinburgh since the start of the current United Rugby Championship season.
  • Sutherland has been named as one of the vice-captains alongside former co-skippers Rory Darge and Finn Russell.
  • Townsend has praised the early-season performances of his players and is looking forward to working with them again.
  • Several other players who have been in impressive form this season have been added to the lineup.
  • Tickets for Scotland's matches against Fiji, South Africa, and Australia have sold out, but tickets are still available for the match against Portugal on November 16.

Statistics:

  • Scotland will face Fiji on November 2, South Africa on November 10, Australia on November 24, and Portugal on November 16.
  • The match against Fiji has sold out, as have the matches against South Africa and Australia.
  • Tickets are still available for the match against Portugal on November 16.
  • Darcy Graham has 39 caps for Scotland, while Rory Sutherland has 32 caps.
  • Patrick Harrison has two caps for Scotland, while Jamie Bhatti has 34 caps.
  • Sione Tuipulotu will lead the team in the absence of Townsend's son, Rory, who is on paternity leave.

Sources:

  • The Scotsman: "Gregor Townsend names Scotland squad for autumn test series"
  • BBC Sport: "Scotland name 39-man squad for autumn test series"
  • Rugby Pass: "Scotland autumn test series squad revealed"
  • Scotland Rugby: "Scotland name squad for autumn test series"

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