Time: 2024-07-25
Scotland 's head coach , Gregor Townsend , expressed that the summer tour was not their choice . He mentioned that despite the challenges , they needed to maximize the opportunity to work with more players and build depth . The team is already benefiting from players experiencing Test rugby and understanding the demands of a Test week . It is a World Cup year , and with 21 games in 17 months , Townsend emphasized the importance of expanding their player pool.
The lineup for the upcoming match against Uruguay includes players like Kyle Rowe , Ben Healy , Huw Jones , Duhan van der Merwe , Stafford McDowall , George Horne , Rory Sutherland , Ewan Ashman , Javan Sebastian , Alex Williamson , Scott Cummings , Luke Crosbie , Rory Darge , and Matt Fagerson . The team is looking to finish the season on a high note and build on the successes of their previous matches in Canada , the United States , and Chile . The experience gained from these games will be crucial for their upcoming challenges.
The match against Uruguay is expected to be tough , as they have shown resilience and competitiveness in recent games against top teams like France and Italy . Despite a heavy loss to Argentina , Uruguay poses a strong challenge for Scotland . Townsend highlighted Uruguay 's physicality , defensive prowess , and strong pack as key areas of focus for the upcoming game . The team will need to be prepared for a hard - fought battle on the field.
BBC Scotland 's chief sports writer , Tom English , emphasized that a loss to Uruguay would be a significant upset for Scotland . Uruguay 's performance against top - tier teams in previous matches and their ability to push close games make them a formidable opponent . Scotland will need to capitalize on their strengths and learn from Uruguay 's previous matches to secure a victory . The upcoming Test against Uruguay will be a true test of Scotland 's skills and determination as they aim to continue their winning streak on the summer tour.
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