France to give Scotland U17s toughest test

Philiphaugh hosts Scotland's Under-17 side tomorrow as they take on France Under-17 in their final fixture of the season (kick-off 2pm, Selkirk RFC).

The squad will be looking to continue their unbeaten run against France at Philiphaugh following a win over England Under-17 (30-10) in Leeds, and Wellington Festival victories over France A (32-10), England Blues (38-10) and England Reds (35-0) this month.

Commenting on his selection, head coach Davey Wilson said: "We had to cut the squad from 26 to 23 for this game. It was very difficult as all the boys have done so well in their games to date.

"The guys we've included in this squad give us flexibility, as certain players can cover other positions, and these are the guys who have performed at the top of their game."

Wilson added: "We've grown in confidence. But now we're playing the French Under-17 team that beat England Under-17 and they're a big, physical side. This will be the biggest game that our players have ever experienced so it's fitting that their last outing is reserved for playing the toughest match."

Scotland Under 17 squad: C Barnes (High School of Glasgow/Glasgow Hawks), M Bradbury (Oban HS/Oban Lorne), R Young (Loretto/Musselburgh), S McDonald (Dunblane HS/Stirling County), B Cooper (Sedbergh), B Hutchison (Longridge Towers/Melrose Wasps), C Jeffrey (Epsom College), C Simpson (Edinburgh Academy), C Turner (Robert Gordon's College), C Dean (Edinburgh Academy), D Hoyland (James Gillespie HS/Boroughmuir), D Rae (Marr College/Kilmarnock), D Campbell (Mackie Academy/Mackie RFC), J Malcolm (Hutchesons' Grammar/GHA), G Mein (Gala Academy/Gala Wanderers), J Rutnagur (Hutchesons' Grammar School/GHA), N Herron (Jordanhill School), P Redmayne (Loudoun Academy/Kilmarnock), R Young (George Watson's), R Murray (Dollar Academy), S Moncur (St Ambrose/Sale), S Rendall (Orkney), T Moncur (St Ambrose/Sale).