Scotland Squad to showcase Scottish development.

Steve McCormack has named the Scotland squad for the upcoming Autumn tests and it has a far more “Scottish” feel to it, than squads of previous years, with a lot of players having previously been selected through the grandparent rule. The numbers speak for themselves with 11 players coming into the team, having represented Scotland at lower levels, and with 5 of the players having actually played in the Scottish amateur leagues, learning their trade this side of the border.

This is an indicator to the great progress that Scotland Rugby League is making, and with the increasing popularity and amount of rugby league teams in Scotland, more home grown players are starting to make their way into the national team, and also beginning to filter into the Super League academy systems. Whereas there is no doubting the commitment and passion of previous players who previously represented Scotland due to their heritage, it could be the home grown heroes who shine during theses test matches.

The ones who have dreamed of pulling on a Jersey since they first picked up that ball, at a training session for Easterhouse, or Edinburgh, where the passion may burn a little brighter for them when they exit the tunnel for the first time to represent their country. These could be the players that see Scotland make a real impact at these Autumn tests and begin to show the rugby league world what their players are capable of.

So get down to Scotstoun on October the 16th and get and support the national team against France !!

If you have found this post interesting please use the "Share" buttons below to tell your online community about it, there's a good chance they will find it interesting too. Thank you.