Eight Warriors selected in Nigel Carolan’s Scotland A side

4 Feb 2026

A strong Glasgow Warriors contingent has been named in the Scotland A squad to face an Italy XV this Friday, 6 February, at Stadio Centro d’Italia in Rieti (kick-off 5.30pm GMT/6.30pm local), with the match live on YouTube.

Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Nigel Carolan, who is leading Scotland A for the fixture, has selected eight Glasgow players in his matchday 23.

In the backs, Kyle Rowe starts on the right wing while Ollie Smith lines up at outside centre as Scotland A return to action for the first time since their victory over Chile last year.

Rory Sutherland starts at loosehead prop alongside fellow Glasgow front-rower Gregor Hiddleston at hooker. In the second row, Alex Craig partners former Warrior and captain Jonny Gray, renewing a familiar combination at international level.

From the replacements bench, Euan Ferrie provides cover across the back row, while Ben Afshar and Dan Lancaster are the backs in a 6–2 split.

Scotland A team to face Italy XV Stadio Centro D’italia in Rieti on Friday 6 February, kick-off 5:30pm GMT/6.30pm local – live on YouTube

15. Harry Paterson – Edinburgh Rugby
14. Kyle Rowe – Glasgow Warriors
13. Ollie Smith – Glasgow Warriors
12. Cameron Redpath – Bath Rugby
11. Arron Reed – Sale Sharks

10. Fergus Burke – Saracens – Vice-Captain
9. Gus Warr – Sale Sharks

1. Rory Sutherland – Glasgow Warriors
2. Gregor Hiddleston – Glasgow Warriors
3. D’arcy Rae – Edinburgh Rugby
4. Jonny Gray- Union Bordeaux Bègles – Captain
5. Alex Craig – Glasgow Warriors
6. Andy Onyeama-Christie – Saracens – Vice-Captain
7. Freddy Douglas – Edinburgh Rugby
8. Alexander Masibaka – Montpellier

Replacements

16. Harri Morris – Edinburgh Rugby
17. Alec Hepburn – Scarlets
18. Will Hurd – Leicester Tigers
19. Magnus Bradbury – Edinburgh Rugby
20. Euan Ferrie – Glasgow Warriors
21. Josh Bayliss – Bath Rugby
22. Ben Afshar – Glasgow Warriors
23. Dan Lancaster – Glasgow Warriors