SCOTLAND

Thomson to lead Scotland A

Friday 09th May 2008

Leading the charge: Thomson will lead Scotland A at the 2008 Churchill Cup

Scotland A coach Rob Moffat has named a 27-man squad for the 2008 Churchill Cup, with one more player to be added at a later date.

Moffat's squad is a mix of youth and experience and features 19 uncapped players for the tournament in North America.

"We've got an exciting group of players," Moffat said.

"Although the average age of the squad is relatively young, I'm confident that the players are ready to take that next step up and contribute to a successful tour."

The squad will be captained by Glasgow Warriors hooker Fergus Thomson as they compete against England Saxons, Canada, USA, Ireland A and Argentina Pumas.

Scotland A:

Backs: Scott Barrow (Glasgow Warriors), David Blair (Edinburgh), Marcus Di Rollo (Toulouse), Max Evans (Glasgow Warriors), Rob Dewey (Ulster), Colin Gregor (Glasgow Warriors), Steve Jones (Newcastle Falcons), Calum MacRae (Edinburgh), Mark McMillan (Glasgow), Sam Pinder (Glasgow Warriors), Roland Reid, Mark Robertson (both Edinburgh), Gordon Ross (Saracens).

Forwards: Geoff Cross (Edinburgh), Jon Dunbar (Leeds Tykes), James Eddie, Ed Kalman (both Glasgow Warriors), Andrew Kelly, Alan MacDonald (both Edinburgh), Andy Miller (Exeter), Scott Newlands (Edinburgh), Fergus Pringle (Edinburgh), Craig Smith (Edinburgh), Stevie Swindall, Fergus Thomson (c), Dan Turner (all Glasgow Warriors), David Young (Leicester Tigers).