Cumnock 10 Strathendrick 14

Cumnock 10 – 14 Strathendrick 29/08/2009

Cumnock began the new league season with a challenging match against an experienced Strathendrick side who in recent years have made a habit of taking at least sixty points off Cumnock. This year Cumnock have a very young team with nine of the fifteen starters in this fixture only aged sixteen and this result showed that the side can be optimistic of a competitive league campaign.

The match began in almost perfect fashion for Cumnock as they absorbed early pressure from Strathendrick before securing turnover ball with which Cumnock’s backs managed to make space for Mark Bennett to beat his marker and sprint to the line unopposed. Stand-off, Kyle Johnson, added the conversion from wide on the right to give Cumnock an early seven point lead.

Cumnock used the wind to their advantage in the first half with intelligent kicking from Scott Houston and Johnson giving them excellent field position. Unfortunately a misfiring lineout meant they were unable to capitalise on this territory.

Strathendrick regrouped with strong running from their forwards keeping Cumnock under pressure although the defensive line held for a long time. Strathendrick were always going to make something out of this long spell in possession and the breakthrough came when their winger, former Scotland international, Rory Kerr, crashed through some weak Cumnock tackling to score under the posts. They added the conversion to bring the scores level.

The rest of the half was very tight with Johnson and Bennett both missing difficult long range penalties to give Cumnock back the lead. The game was perhaps best defined by a long spell Cumnock spent deep in Strathendrick territory, unable to force their way through because of robust defence and the continuing woes at the lineout.

The second half began well for Cumnock with the impressive Johnson adding a penalty to give his side the lead again.
However, the visitors used their experience and extra bulk to monopolise possession and the wind to kick the ball deep keeping Cumnock pinned back in their own half. The young team were determined to hold their slender lead with excellent defensive work from flankers Blair McMillan and Alan Smith backed up with strong defence from wings Alan Haynes and Gregor McMillan against considerably larger opposition meant that Strathendrick were consistently frustrated in their attempts to cross the Cumnock line.

However it is very difficult to defend for that long against larger opposition and Strathendrick eventually forced their way over with their captain crashing through from a few yards out.

Cumnock almost pulled a score back when Alan Haynes pounced on loose ball and kicked ahead only missing out on a score when the last bounce of the ball went to the chasing defence ahead of Haynes. Strathendrick used their experience again to control the possession, keeping the ball tight and not allowing Cumnock any chances to score.

Strathendrick were clearly relieved when the final whistle went having been given an almighty shock by the young home side. This was a game determined by very small margins and Cumnock were left to look back with a whole host of ifs and maybes. However a losing bonus point against strong opposition is not a bad way to start the season and the side have plenty of positives to take from this game into the rest of the season.

Man of the match was Alan Smith, having switched from centre to flanker and putting a huge amount of hard work into his new role, disrupting Strathendrick ball as well as contributing a high tackle count.

Special mention must also go to Steven Millar, a Cumnock coach who stepped in at short notice to referee the match after the original referee called off.

Team
Craig Greer, Paul Millar, Donald Hunter, Kevin Brady, Euan Cunningham, Blair McMillan, Alan Smith, David Kerr, Scott Houston, Kyle Johnson, Tony Foster, Mark Bennett, Martin Wilson, Alan Haynes, Conner Nisbet, Andy McCrorie, Greg Hamilton, Gregor McMillan

Next week the team make the long trip north to take on Oban.

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game off for 2nd XV on Saturday 29th August

The 2nd team game is off tomorrow but a training session will still be on at 2pm then you can watch 1st team game at 3pm against Strathendrick.

New Mini Midi Season Rolls Into Gear

Mini Midi section will start Sunday training/games from 30th onwards. In addition P6/7 will continue to train at 1830 on Wednesday evenings at the club.

S1 - Full training commences this week with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1900 from now on.

U15 - Training commences on Thursday 27th at 1900 from now on until further notice.

2009-2010 Player registrations for the Mini Midi section will take place at the club this Sunday (30th) at noon. Players for all age groups should attend with a parent/guardian to complete their registration form along with a subscrption payment for the season (£10), A training session for all age groups will follow once registrations are complete.

It is important that you speak to or call your coach to advise if you cannot attend.

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Cumnock Vs Carnoustie Rugby Preseason

From Saturday 15th August.

Cumnock 12 v 45 Marr

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Cumnock 12 v 45 Marr 22/08/90

Cumnock made the short trip to Troon to take on an ambitious Marr side in the final pre-season match before the start of the league season next weekend. The young side were determined to take another step forward after winning both of their previous warm up matches. However, Marr were equally determined not to be upset by a team from the league below and started very strongly with powerful running from their centres resulting in Cumnock conceding two early tries.

At this point in previous seasons Cumnock tended to fold when faced with such obviously strong opposition and allow teams to run up scores more commonly found in cricket. This season, however, promises to be different with Marr suddenly finding their attempts to increase their lead being thwarted by Cumnock’s defence led by forwards Stuart Hunter and Murray Phillip, making his debut for the 1XV, as well as fine covering tackles out wide by Alan Haynes and Conner Nisbet.

Despite this, Marr managed to squeeze in two more opportunistic tries, thanks mainly to their dominance of possession. Cumnock finally got off the mark when half backs Scott Houston and Kyle Johnson tidied up a Marr kick before releasing centre Mark Bennett from deep inside his own half. Bennett stepped past some bewildered Marr defenders before sprinting down the right touchline to beat the covering defence to finish off a trademark long range try in the corner. Johnson missed the difficult conversion but Cumnock finally had points on the board. Marr then added another try of their own just before half time.

Cumnock came flying out of the blocks in the second half, putting pressure on Marr both in attack and defence. Particularly impressive was the scrum with young props Craig Greer and Donald Hunter preventing Marr from getting the easy ball they had enjoyed in the first half. This led to Cumnock opening the scoring after pressure from Haynes and Dougie Elliot led to a loose Marr pass, gratefully gathered by wing Gregor McMillan who tore home unopposed between the posts. Johnson added the extra points.

This led to a long spell of Cumnock setting up camp deep inside Marr territory with a series of scrums five metres out from the try line. Strong scrummaging from Cumnock kept Marr on the back foot but a combination of committed Marr defence and inexplicably pedantic refereeing meant Cumnock failed to make their pressure count. Both David Kerr and Jamie Thomson were held up over the line and Craig Greer put the ball down for what he felt was a try only to find he had scored on the five metre line. Marr managed to escape when a Cumnock line out throw was called as not straight by the referee and disappointingly Marr managed to break out and score.

Cumnock then spent the rest of the game determined to hold out against a rejuvenated Marr side. Fine defence from Tony Foster as well as committed rucking from Cumnock’s forwards and backs alike meant that it looked like Cumnock would be able to prevent Marr from increasing their lead. Unfortunately Marr managed to finally break down the Cumnock defence with a fine solo try from their speedy winger with the last play of the game.

Man of the match was Donald Hunter for an excellent display of scrummaging which bodes well for the new season.

Overall, Cumnock could take a lot from this difficult match against a well organised Marr side who are expecting to compete for victory in their league. The second half performance was especially impressive with Marr on the back foot for long spells.

Team
Craig Greer, Paul Miller, Donald Hunter, Kevin Brady, Murray Phillip, Stuart Hunter, David Kerr, Jamie Thomson, Scott Houston, Kyle Johnson, Gregor McMillan, Mark Bennett, Dougie Elliot, Alan Haynes, Conner Nisbet, Andy McCrorie, Blair McMillan, Tony Foster, Ross Black

Cumnock kick off their league season next Saturday at 3pm against Strathendrick at Broomfield

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Honours even Cumnock vrs Hyndland

Cumnock 2^nd XV 26 - Hyndland 1^st XV 26

The 2XV welcomed Hyndland to Broomfield on Saturday as the build up to the new league season continued. The visitors were a couple of players short due to work commitments, so Steven Taylor and Roger Thomson (in his first game for several years) volunteered to play for Hyndland.

The game started well for the visitors as they put the hosts under a lot of pressure with good driving play from their forwards. It was after some concerted pressure from the pack that their prop drove over in the 3^rd minute for an unconverted try.

Rab Cross made numerous strong runs in the game and it was from one of these that Greg Hamilton had Cumnock

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s first scoring chance. He cleverly chipped the ball over the defence and outran the fullback, but knocked the ball on while attempting to touch it down.

Hyndland continued to press and it took a great double tackle from Craig McWhirter and Johnny Seng to stop the visitors from going ahead. The game was beginning to even up and it came as no surprise when the home side got their opening try in the 17^th minute. Martin Hastings picked up a loose ball and sprinted in from half way to dot down under the posts. Ferrans converted to take the score to 7-5.

Craig McWhirter was really giving his opposite number a hard time, continually pressuring him into mistakes. After one of his tackles the ball went to Greg Hamilton who ran strongly towards the line, but was tackled by the visiting fullback. McWhirter was unable to gather the ball cleanly.

In the 25^th minute Ferrans broke through a couple of tackles and offloaded to Kenny Barr. The ball was quickly passed from Hastings to Hamilton who tried another chip over the defence. He gathered the ball and twisted over for Cumnock

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s second try. Ferrans made no mistake with the conversion.

The game continued to ebb and flow as the second half got underway. In the 39^th minute a great back from the home side

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s second row almost took him to the try line, but he passed outside to the supporting Seng who crossed over for his first senior try. 19-5. After another excellent break by the backs, the ball was dropped with the line at their mercy. The visitors continued to pose a threat and it was from a series of rucks in the home 22 that Hyndland scored. Roger Thomson drove over from close range to narrow the gap to 7 points.

Back came the home team and after a good break from the backs the ball was recycled quickly from a ruck, Cross and Ramage combined to send Hamilton clear for his second try of the day. Ferrans converted to take the score to 26-12. Hyndland continued to press and were rewarded with a converted try when Roger Thomson chipped the home defence and while the ball bounced unkindly for the home fullback ( his SON!), it bounced straight into the Hyndland fullback

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s arms who touched down for a converted try in the 60^th minute. Hastings showed his awareness when he spotted the defence out of position and chipped the ball for Seng to chase. The ball was kicked out of play just short of the line. Hyndland came straight back up the pitch and after several rucks on the line, they scored a converted try through their second row. Cumnock had one last chance to win the game when Smith mad an excellent break from his own 22, but was tackled just short of the line by Steven Taylor who was playing for the visitors.

Man of the match was awarded to Jim Ramage for his overall support play and encouragement of the several youngsters in the team. Tackle of the day went to Alan Smith for driving the Hyndland prop backwards which was no mean feat. DOD went to Martin Thomson for allowing his father to outwit him.

Squad: Horton, Watt, Cross, Ramage, Linden, Harkin, Smith, McWhirter, Ferrans, Seng, Barr, Hastings, Hamilton, Thomson, Thomson, Taylor, Wallace.

Update on 10th October by Morton

Hi Everyone,

Lastest update for the 10th.

New Names

Eddie (Bits) Cameron

Andy Baird

Cawdy

Tam Mitchell

Thanks for the payments which have been sent in.

Can everyone else forward theirs please. Cheques payable to Cumnock Rugby Club for £45. Please send to Morton Houston, 103 Loudoun Street, Mauchline KA5 5BH

I make the numbers about 60 so far. Still pushing for more bodies to make it an unforgetable day (although the free bar may make this impossible).

My email and internet are now officially a disaster site and I cannot guarantee any of these. Please copy emails to this address and my work one:

morton.houston@south-ayrshire.gov.uk

See you all there

Morton

Cumnock Vs Strathaven The Preseason Rugby Get Some

Blair told me Thursday he had a video of Saturday 15th August Game, so here it is on http://cumnockrugby.blogspot.com

Cougars Cafe open during Highland Games

Just a wee heads up for everyone for Sunday. The Highland Games are on at Broomfield and as usual the Cougar Cafe will be up and running with its usual fine quality fair from the BBQ and the Kitchen. So make sure that if you are at the games don't waste your money on food inside, stop by the club for prime quality burgers, steaks, chips, teas, coffees and much more. Remember to tell your friends as well.

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2nds v Hyndland 22nd August

The 2nd XV are playing Hyndland at home on Saturday with a 3pm kick off. Any players who are interested in playing should contact any member of the coaching staff.

Jim

Cumnock RFC Senior Reports for 15 August 2009

Cumnock 31 Carnoustie 18

Cumnock’s new youthful team improved on their win against Strathaven last week with a fresh win against a strong Carnoustie in the 2nd pre-season game.

A great ball off the top at the lineout from McMillan, quickly moved to Bennett running an excellent line to power through the defence offloading to foster who dragged the defence to create space for Bennett to scorch down the right wing and score in the corner. constant pressure from the Cumnock team turned into a second try, as the ball was spilled by Carnoustie Martin Wilson hacked the ball on which he out sprinted the defence to touch down.

The pressure just kept on coming for Cumnock when the forwards and backs combining together. The forwards set up a great platform from a lineout which was passed to the backs. The whole team combined for the forwards to collect the ball from the kick through and Kevin Brady collected the ball and scored the try.

After a great first half for Cumnock, Carnoustie showed its muscle and experience when Carnoustie scored some tries of their own, but Cumnock’s youthful team hadn’t finished scoring yet.

Craig Greer who showed some great forward thinking and moving went through several players from around 10 metres out and beat everyone to the try line to top off what had been a great game for him and the whole Cumnock team.

The newest member of the Scotland Under 18 Training Squad including Scotland National Academy, Mark Bennett topped off a great game by a trademark try of his own, after making another try from his own half after some great passing to let his loose from the backs.

Cumnock 43 Renfrew 5

The team performed really well in this the 1st time both Cumnock senior teams were out. Several players scored including John Ferrans, Andrew Watt, Jason Johnstone, Greg Hamilton.
It was a great performance and we wish to thank Renfrew for coming down.
Cumnock’s senior teams face their last pre-season games on Saturday against Marr and Hyndland.

Teams selected from:-
Ross Black
Tony Foster
Jason Johnstone
Dougie Elliot
Alan Haynes
Martin Wilson
Donald Hunter
Andy McCrorie
Craig Greer
Stuart Hunter
Kevin Brady
Graham Hunter
David Kerr
Jamie Thomson

Connor Nisbet
Mick Harkin
Mark Bennett
Kyle Johnson
Scott Houston
Craig McWhirter
Alan Smith
Graham Hunter
Rab Donald
Paul Miller
Kevin Brady

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Update on 10th October after BBQ.

Hi Everyone,

Just watched our firsts and seconds have two great wins yesterday against Carnoustie and Renfrew. The average age of the Cumnock teams was incredibly young yet they all looked the part. Great atmosphere in the club afterwards as well which gave everyone a taste of what the sponsors day on the 10h October will be like.

One of the highlights was Rab Donald getting “Dick o’ the Day” for the seconds for getting a doin’ from a wee hooker

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I have some new names to add to the list:

Yvonne Bennett
Linda McLue
Jim Archibald
Match McCrorie
Dobie
Keith Miller
Kriss McGinn
Robin Hunter
Lesley Spicer
Ned Carswell
Jimmy Carswell
Kim Murdoch
Jimmy Thomson (to be confirmed)

I'm told Snebber is coming although he hasn't been in contact. Joke is this right and are you coming as well.

Willie Archibald (tbc)
Tam Hunter (tbc)

This puts the numbers up to over 65. The limit of 80 is closing in very quickly. Add in 40 players and the club is going to be jumping.

Jock Murdoch has also agreed to be the main sponsor of the day so thanks very much for that Jock. Davie says he is glad your are coming as it gives him plenty of stories to tell.

Could everyone please forward their payments to me as soon as possible as I need to have paid up places to organise the catering.

Morton

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Update from 13th August

Latest additions for the sponsors day on 10th October. I have around 50 names of people who are going so far. can everyone push this as hard as they can to get the figure up to 70 or 80. there are loads of names still not on the list. if you can think of anyone please ask them.
Also I am starting to get payments in. could everyone going please arrange for £45 to be sent or given to me. Cheques payable to Cumnock Rugby Club.
Bert Ramage
Jim Mair
Minnie
Jim Hill
Stewart Birrell
Bill McLaughlan
Alistair Howat
Joke "that fish is some swimmer" Murdoch

Still looking for the ex players from Killie and Ayr
Kenny Stobie
Phil Manning
Chris Hepburn
Bob Bryson
Ned Craswell
jimmy Carswell
Bod
Cawdy
Frankie
Murph
The Kray Twins

Who have I forgot?
The Torrance clan
Herbie
Belle
Murray Walker
Graham Reid
Andy Baird
Yule
and many more

there are a whole lot of older generation players I don't know about.

See you all soon

Morton

UPDATE FROM 9TH August:-


Hi Everyone,

Just back from the Spey Valley. Had a great time and now back looking to make the Former Players and Friends of CRFC sponsor day a fantastic day.

My email is causing me problems so could you please send any emails to me at new email address
and the zetnet address

There are a few more additions (see below) to those coming along. There are still loads more people who will come if asked. I reckon 3 out of every 4 people I ask are going and the remainder can't make that day.

If every person asks one other person then we will have a sell out event.

I'm looking to start taking money in for those attending. Can you please send £45 per person to me:

Pay: Cumnock Rugby Club
Send to: Morton Houston
103 Loudoun Street, Mauchline KA55BH

If you need to speak to me my details are below and also please check out and contribute to the CRFC blog site (address below).

The first team won their first friendly yesterday. They beat Strathaven 28-24. The average age of the Cumnock team was 19 and would have been 18 if Kevin Brady had dragged the average age up.

Next week they play Carnoustie at home 2pm kick off. This is followed by a family BBQ so come along if you can make it and see the young boys in action.

Jim Donnelly - got your email and your on the list. Looking forward to seeing you.
Bob Hunter - got yours as well see you on the 10th if not before.

See you all soon,

Morton


New additions
Gordon Jenkins
Carol
Bob Hunter
Stewart Bennett
Jim Donnelly
Hec
John Spicer (+ 2 possibles)
Robin Findlay


Things are taking off big style for this day now. I am getting confirmations and provisionals from all over the place. Here is the list so far:

Bob “Podgie” Borland
John “Cleek” Cleland
Hugh “Sparra” Laidlaw
Barclay Ross
Hugh “Pug” Graham
Una
Ian Johnston
Ross “Cheeseburger” Hodge
Tam Kerr
His Brother
Toon Hall
Alan Shankland
Euan Kerr
Danny McLaren
Morton Houston
Davie Murray
Harry Reilly
Mark Linden
Blythe Mitchell
Alex Warnock
Tober
Mick Smith
Rab Donald
Dobie
Frank
Bobby Clark
Ian McGarry
Rab Cross
Ross McPheator
Jim Blackwood

In addition Ian Johnston is chasing up the Ayr ones. Jock Murdoch is chasing up the Killie ones. Si and Ange are looking into coming from Australia .

This is going to be the biggest thing since……….the last quite big thing!

Sam you gave me a list of possibles. Are you able to contact any of these? Are you Steven and Alan (and Isobel) going?

What about Tam Mitchell and his cowboy bits?

Rodger are you coming along? We need a weegot to counter wee Mick.

I’m off on my hols to sunny Netheybridge.

Does everyone know there is a BBQ at the club following the Carnoustie game on the 15th (KO 2pm). This should be a great chance to see the new team.
Cheers,

Morton

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Kestrels at Cumnock

Glasgow Kestrels vrs Dumfries & Galloway Bulls Under 15 game

Quick passes through gap in middle of line, same move both times, 14-0 Kestrels
The Kestrels broke through from Bulls 22 and other from own half for tries moving ball through a gap by passing quickly along line of backs. Both in middle of line though. 14-0 Kestrels

Kestrels scored another with right to left move from the 22, just a pass out wide for the try, it was converted and made it 21-0 to the Kestrels.

Half time Kestrels vrs Bulls 21-0
Bulls have tried to move forward, but sometimes make the wrong passing options. The Kestrels did keep going forward and got through with good passing.

Under 5 minutes in 2nd half and scored another try they worked through a long distance move to score a try (didn’t see much) 28-0

Next try was from 10 metres away from a scrum and back passed left to one of the backs and the back involved ran through a couple of players to score a try. Kestrels 33-0 Bulls

Bulls finally score after about 20 minutes in 2nd half has a player run and get past a few players from about 20 metres on the left hand side of the pitch to score a try. 33 Kestrels 7 Bulls after the conversion.

Good link up play from the Kestrels from their own half. Kestrels just kept good passing move, avoiding any tackles which could stop Kestrels from scoring try. After conversion it was Kestrels 40 Bulls 7.

Kestrels ran from their own half from left to right along length of pitch for final try. Conversion was short so the game finished 45-7 to the Kestrels.

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We had quiet a crowd atleast down at Kestrels vrs Bulls.

Mark bennett

Mark is the latest player to join the Scotland under 18 training squad.

Well done Marko Bennetto

Scottish National Academy

Mission... To provide the best environment for young Scottish players to develop their skills, disciplines, knowledge and attitude to achieve their full rugby playing potential, thereby meeting their aspirations to become professional rugby players.

Selection
The National Academy selects players primarily from performances in age-group international, district, club and school matches focusing on players who have the potential to develop to become influential in the pro-game and beyond. Selections also reflect the positional needs of the Scottish professional teams.

Player Categories
Scottish Rugby’s National Academy consists of 2 categories of players. A definition of each category is provided below:

Area Institute Supported Academy Player
(27 Nationally in 2009-10)

Players playing in clubs and schools whose individual programmes are managed by Academy Coaches and supported by Area Institutes of Sport.

These players sign a SRU academy agreement outlining commitment from both parties - there is no remuneration for any of these players.


Contracted Academy Players
(28 Nationally in 2009-10)

Players playing in clubs, as appropriate, but training full-time under the supervision of National Academy staff. Player’s individual programmes are managed by Academy coaches and when appropriate Contracted Academy players will train/play with professional teams.

All Contracted Academy players sign either full-time or part time remunerated contracts with the SRU.
Adam Ash - Stirling County RFC
Ross Aitken - Howe of Fife RFC
Sam Atkin - Edinburgh Accies RFC
Steven Aitken - Aberdeen Grammar RFC
Mark Bennett - Cumnock RFC
Murray Beckwith - Marr College
Dougie Fife - Currie RFC
Danny Gilmour - Stirling County RFC
Kris Hamilton - Caithness RFC
Jason Hill - Heriots RFC
Rory Hughes - GHA RFC
Gregor Hunter - Gala RFC
Craig Jackson - Melrose RFC
Harris Jones - Merchiston School
Andrew Kirkland - Glasgow Hawks RFC
Michael Maltman - Heriots RFC
Robert McAlpine - West of Scotland RFC
Murray McConnell - West of Scotland RFC
Ryan McConnell - Peebles RFC
Dougie Orr - Haddington RFC
Craig Owensen - Heriots RFC
Colin Phillips - Stewarts Melville RFC
Michael Roy - Musselburgh RFC
Matthew Scott - Currie RFC
Alex Spence - Haddington RFC
Jamie Swanson - Glasgow Academy
Duncan Weir - Glasgow Hawks RFC
Grant Anderson - Ayr RFC
Alex Blair Edinburgh - Accies RFC
Chris Bloomfield - unattached
Fraser Brown - Watsonians RFC
Tom Brown - Edinburgh Accies RFC
Tom Bury - Boroughmuir RFC
Nick Campbell - Glasgow Hawks RFC
David Denton - Edinburgh Accies RFC
Struan Dewar - Heriots RFC
Michael Doneghan - Stewarts Melville RFC
Alex Dunbar - Selkirk RFC
Chris Fusaro - Heriots RFC
Grant Gilchrist - Stirling County RFC
Finlay Gillies - Heriots RFC
Robert Harley - West of Scotland RFC
Robin Hislop - Boroughmuir RFC
Stuart Hogg - Heriots RFC
Rory Hutton - Heriots RFC
Peter Jericevich - Glasgow Hawks RFC
James Johnstone - Currie RFC
Nicky Little - Hawick RFC
Ashleah McCulloch - Watsonians RFC
Stuart McInally - Watsonians RFC
Lewis Niven - Edinburgh Accies RFC
Neale Patrick - Boroughmuir RFC
Neil Rodger - Haddington RFC
Joe Stafford - Glasgow Hawks RFC
Steven Wilson - Edinburgh Accies RFC


Cheers to Stewart Bennett for news.

On other news Mark is the latest player to join the Scotland Under 18 Training Squad.

Well done Marko Bennetto (thank Rodger Stewart for nickname)

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