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CNA
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- CNA
Scotland name two Lions-bound forwards in team to play Samoa
AUCKLAND :Scotland will field the two forwards who are to join the British & Irish Lions in Friday's test against Samoa at Eden Park in Auckland, coach Gregor Townsend said on Wednesday. Loosehead prop Rory Sutherland, who played in two tests on the last Lions tour in South Africa, and hooker Ewan Ashman are to travel to Australia on Sunday to bolster the squad for the match against the First Nations-Pasifika team on July 22 in Melbourne. But they will first play in Friday's game against Samoa, where Townsend has brought in five players to the starting line-up after last weekend's 29-14 loss to Fiji and made one other positional switch. Darcy Graham, who joined up with the Lions on Monday two days after he received two yellow cards and left Scotland a man down for the last part of their loss to Fiji, is replaced on the right wing by Kyle Steyn, who switches over from the left to make way for Arron Reed. Tom Jordan has been ruled out after fracturing his hand in Suva with Rory Hutchinson and Stafford McDowall taking his and Cameron Redpath's place in the centres. Gregor Brown replaces Marshall Sykes in the second row and pairs up with Grant Gilchrist, while Andy Onyeama-Christie returns to the starting line-up on the side of the scrum, coming in for Jamie Ritchie, who hurt his foot and was replaced after 21 minutes last Saturday. In a 6-2 split on the bench, prop Fin Richardson is in line for his first cap. Team: 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.
Powys County Times
an hour ago
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- Powys County Times
Ewan Ashman and Rory Sutherland to start for Scotland before Lions duty
Ewan Ashman and Rory Sutherland will both start for Scotland against Samoa before heading for British and Irish Lions duty. The front-row forwards have been named in Gregor Townsend's team for their final summer tour match at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday. Darcy Graham is among the players dropping out of the team which lost to Fiji after already joining up with the Lions. The three Scotland players were earmarked to take part in next Tuesday's match against a First Nations & Pasifika XV. Your Scotland team to take on Samoa in our final Skyscanner Pacific Tour match has been confirmed 🏴 More ➡️ — Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) July 16, 2025 Gregor Brown returns from injury to start in the second row, while Ben Muncaster is back from injury but has to settle for a place on the bench. Rory Hutchinson and Stafford McDowall form a new centre partnership as Cameron Redpath and the injured Tom Jordan drop out. Jordan suffered a fractured hand against Fiji, while Jamie Ritchie picked up a foot issue. Arron Reed replaces Graham on the wing and Andy Onyeama-Christie is drafted into the back row. Glasgow prop Fin Richardson is in line for a first cap after being named on the bench.
The Star
2 days ago
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- The Star
Rugby-Scotland lose Jordan and Ritchie to injury
Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Scotland v Wales - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - March 8, 2025 Scotland's Tom Jordan runs in to score their second try REUTERS/Russell Cheyne (Reuters) -Scotland centre Tom Jordan and loose forward Jamie Ritchie have been ruled out of their test against Samoa on Friday after suffering injuries in Fiji last weekend, Scottish Rugby said on Monday. Jordan played the entire match despite sustaining a fractured hand during the 29-14 defeat in Suva, while former captain Ritchie hurt his foot and was replaced after 21 minutes. Confirmation of their unavailability came after the call-up of three Scottish players as injury cover for the British and Irish Lions. Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman and Darcy Graham will bolster the squad for the Lions' match against the First Nations-Pasifika team on July 22 in Melbourne. That comes between the first and second tests against Australia and allows Lions coach Andy Farrell to rest all the players who will be involved in the test. Winger Graham joined up with the Lions on Monday, two days after he received two yellow cards and left Scotland a man down for the last part of their loss to Fiji. Loosehead prop Sutherland, who played in two tests in the last Lions tour in South Africa, and hooker Ewan Ashman will stay with the Scottish camp until after their test against Samoa, which is being played in Auckland, New Zealand. (Writing by Mark Gleeson in Casablanca; Editing by Ed Osmond)
Straits Times
2 days ago
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- Straits Times
Scotland lose Jordan and Ritchie to injury
Scotland centre Tom Jordan and loose forward Jamie Ritchie have been ruled out of their test against Samoa on Friday after suffering injuries in Fiji last weekend, Scottish Rugby said on Monday. Jordan played the entire match despite sustaining a fractured hand during the 29-14 defeat in Suva, while former captain Ritchie hurt his foot and was replaced after 21 minutes. Confirmation of their unavailability came after the call-up of three Scottish players as injury cover for the British and Irish Lions. Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman and Darcy Graham will bolster the squad for the Lions' match against the First Nations-Pasifika team on July 22 in Melbourne. That comes between the first and second tests against Australia and allows Lions coach Andy Farrell to rest all the players who will be involved in the test. Winger Graham joined up with the Lions on Monday, two days after he received two yellow cards and left Scotland a man down for the last part of their loss to Fiji. Loosehead prop Sutherland, who played in two tests in the last Lions tour in South Africa, and hooker Ewan Ashman will stay with the Scottish camp until after their test against Samoa, which is being played in Auckland, New Zealand. REUTERS
Scotsman
2 days ago
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- Scotsman
Australia vs British and Irish Lions first test TV details, UK kick off time and team news
The British and Irish Lions are preparing for the first test in a three-match series with Australia. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The waiting is almost over as the British and Irish Lions put the final touches to their preparations for their first test with Australia. After falling to a defeat against Argentina in Dublin in the opening match of the summer, Andy Farrell's men have remained perfect since arriving down under with wins against Western Force, Queensland Reds, NSW Waratahs, ACT Brumbies and an Invitational Au & NZ VX. During that time Farrell's squad has been hampered by some injuries but there remain some big calls for the Lions head coach to make as his side prepare to go head-to-head with the Wallabies for the first time in a three-test series. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Where and when does the first test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions take place? The first test will take place at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, July 19 and kick off is at 8pm local time, 11am BST. So it's a morning feast of Rugby for Lions supporters as the long wait for the first test finally comes to an end. What is the latest team news ahead of the first test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions? Ewan Ashman, Darcy Graham and Rory Sutherland have been called up by the British and Irish Lions. | Scottish Rugby The Scottish representation in the current Lions squad has been increased after Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman and Darcy Graham were all called up after representing Scotland during their Pacific tour. However, Sutherland and Ashman will remain with Gregor Townsend's men until after Saturday's clash with Samoa and will link up with the Lions following that match. Edinburgh Rugby winger Graham has already left the Scotland camp in New Zealand and will join the Lions squad immediately. However, all three Scotland stars have been called into the squad as cover for the tour match with First Nations & Pasifika XV and that will take place on Tuesday, July 22. A Lions statement read: 'Scottish trio Rory Sutherland (Lion #840), Ewan Ashman and Darcy Graham will join the Lions squad to provide cover for the First Nations & Pasifika XV fixture. All three are part of Scotland's squad currently in New Zealand preparing for a fixture against Samoa. Graham will join the Lions squad today while Sutherland and Ashman will join the squad in Melbourne on Sunday.' Elsewhere in the squad, a head injury suffered by Ireland centre Garry Ringrose could force a change in what arguably would have been Farrell's strongest starting XV. Will Stuart could have done enough to land a place at tighthead and Farrell faces a big decision over Tadhg Furlong's involvement. Finn Russell and Jamison Gibson-Park have surely sewn up the half-back line and there appears to be a straight shoout-out between Ireland's Bundee Aki and Scotland's Sione Tiopulotu to partner the impressive Huw Jones at centre. An injury to Blair Kinghorn will be assessed before any decision is made over whether he can carry his form from tour matches into the eagerly anticipated first test. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What has Darcy Graham said about his British and Irish Lions call-up? SNS Group He told the Scotland Rugby website: 'When I found out it was about 1.30am back home so I phoned my Mum and it kept ringing and ringing. When she finally answered she was panicking as she hadn't a clue what was going on. They were buzzing and she woke my brothers up to tell them. It's been some 24 hours for the family as my sister just had a baby girl. I'm gutted not to be finishing the Scotland tour but all of the boys have been really supportive and they're buzzing for me so it's exciting times.' Where and when can I watch Australia v British and Irish Lions? Getty Images Sky Sports have the television broadcasting rights for the tour and are showing every tour match and test match. The first test with the Wallabies will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action. Coverage gets underway live from the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane at 10am, an hour before the test series officially gets underway. Your next Scotland rugby read: Emotional Scotland star reflects on 'dream' British and Irish Lions call-up
