Jamie Ritchie to lead 37-man Scotland squad

Scotland have named a 37-man squad for their summer tests against England A, Romania and Georgia with industrious flanker Jamie Ritchie named as the man to lead the side. 

Mike Blair will act as interim head coach in the absence of Gregor Townsend who will be on duty with the British & Irish Lions in South Africa. 

The squad includes 17 uncapped players. 

 “We have selected a mix of genuine Test match experience and a number of players who have impressed in the recent past to warrant a place in a squad that will want to continue the positive progress we have built up on and off the pitch in recent months,” Blair said. 

“England A, Romania and Georgia will each pose different and tough challenges and we will have to be operating at our best to enjoy success, continuing on from some promising performances during the 2021 Guinness Six Nations. 

“With the next Rugby World Cup two years away this period gives us an opportunity to increase our depth in key positions and work with players who can put up their hands for international selection this summer, and beyond.” 

Forwards: Ewan Ashman*, Nick Auterac*, Josh Bayliss*, Simon Berghan, Jamie Bhatti, Magnus Bradbury, David Cherry, Alex Craig, Luke Crosbie*, Scott Cummings, Rory Darge*, Matt Fagerson, Cameron Henderson*, Robin Hislop*, Jamie Hodgson*, Oli Kebble Kiran McDonald*, Jamie Ritchie (c), Javan Sebastian*, Sam Skinner, Grant Stewart, George Turner 

Backs: Jack Blain*, Jamie Dobie*, Cole Forbes*, Adam Hastings, George Horne, Damien Hoyland, Blair Kinghorn, James Lang, Rufus McLean*, Matt Scott, Charlie Shiel*, Scott Steele, Kyle Steyn, Ross Thompson*, Sione Tuipulotu* 

*Uncapped player