Darcy Graham, an accomplished winger, is set to make his return to the Scotland national team after a 13-month absence, as he has been included in an experienced lineup for the opening autumn Test against the Fiji Water Flying Fijians at Murrayfield this Sunday. Graham has not donned the national jersey since Scotland’s World Cup loss to Ireland in October 2023, but he has been active in the domestic league, playing in five out of six matches for Edinburgh this season.
The selected squad primarily consists of players from Glasgow and Edinburgh, as the match occurs outside the international window. Notably, this means that established stars such as Finn Russell, Ben White, and Blair Kinghorn are unavailable. Consequently, Adam Hastings will take on the fly-half role, Ali Price will play scrum-half, and Kyle Rowe has been named as the full-back.
Sione Tiupulotu, the Glasgow center, will lead the team for the first time following his captaincy appointment. Rowe, making his seventh international appearance, stands out as the only player in the starting lineup with fewer than 10 caps. Head Coach Gregor Townsend has opted for a well-experienced squad, ensuring a familiar face for this critical match-up.
Among the substitutes, Tom Jordan, who has yet to earn an international cap, could make his debut from the bench, alongside Edinburgh prop D’Arcy Rae, who has one cap.
The match will kick off at 5:40 AM Fiji time, marking an exciting opportunity for the Scotland team to showcase their talent on the international stage.
This match represents a chance for the team to build chemistry and accelerate their performance ahead of future competitions. As Graham returns, fans can look forward to a promising display of skill and determination on the field.
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