Roan Frostwick ready to grab chance for young Scots in French test

Watsonians scrum-half Roan Frostwick is determined to seize his chance when he takes over the 
No 9 jersey for Scotland Under-20s against France at Netherdale in the junior Six Nations tonight (kick-off 8pm).

Scrum-half Roan Frostwick is the only change for Scotland U20s as they prepare to face France at Netherdale. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS/SRU

The North Berwick 19-year-old, who has been impressing for Watsonians in the Super6 this season, is the only change to coach Sean Lineen’s side, replacing Boroughmuir Bears’ Kyle McGhie, who is on the bench.

“That’s the way squads work – you’re presented with different challenges. All credit to Kyle, he’s a good nine and both games he came on, he made a difference so he deserved his shot,” said Frostwick, above, as the young Scots look to build on their 30-29 win 
over Italy.

“I’ve moved on massively. I was lucky enough to be invited to pre-season with Edinburgh which kicked on really well and I stayed and I’ve trained pretty much the whole time with Edinburgh this season and being at Watsonians has helped massively,” said the scrum-half.

“Being in a professional environment has helped me kick on a lot, with the likes of Henry Pyrgos and Nic Groom [at Edinburgh], old boys who can pass their wisdom and knowledge on to you.” Scotland have never beaten the French at under-20 level but Frostwick has a feeling that could be put right tonight.

“We had a good go at them last year[a 42-27 loss in Pau]. I think it’s on the cards,” he added. “We are a good side, France are a good side, you can’t take that away from them. It depends what side shows up on the day, that’s French rugby after all. The boys are feeling 
really positive.”

That win in Italy has been a real confidence booster.

“It meant a lot to the boys, any game winning in a Scotland jersey means a lot to you,” said Frostwick. “Italy are a good side and tested us all the way, we beat them by a point, so that showed that we could have as many people out there saying ‘this U20s side play really nice rugby, it’s a shame they lost’ – that is not how we want to be perceived. We want to win and be successful.”