Nine academy talents named in Scotland U20 squad

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 22: Warriors’ Fergus Watson in action during a match between Glasgow Warriors A and Black Lion at Scotstoun Stadium, on May 22, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Having scored a dramatic late try to seal a 22-21 victory over Ireland and earn a first win in the top tier since 2019, Murray’s men will now face the Georgians in the ninth-place playoff, with their place in next summer’s championship already secured.

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Seb Stephen once again gets the nod at hooker after a try-scoring performance in Verona on Monday night, joining Ollie McKenna in the front-row for this weekend’s clash.

Dylan Cockburn retains his place in the engine room, the second-rower having been prominent at the set-piece throughout the competition.

Behind the scrum, Matthew Urwin starts once more at fly-half, with Fergus Watson – whose line breaks were instrumental in three of Scotland’s four tries in Verona last time out – lining up on the wing.

Kerr Yule will win his 25^th cap for Scotland U20 to move clear at the top of the all-time appearances chart for his country at U20 level, partnering co-captain Johnny Ventisei in the midfield.

The bench sees Joe Roberts and Jake Shearer await their opportunities once again, the latter having been the man to cross for the all-important score to secure victory over the Irish.

Supporters can watch the match live on RugbyPass TV from 7.30pm on Saturday night.