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Edinburgh stars set for Scotland A clash

4 Feb 2026

Edinburgh Rugby’s rising stars and seasoned internationals are set to take centre stage on the representative scene as five of the capital club’s players have been named in the Scotland A squad to face an Italy XV this Friday at Stadio Centro d’Italia in Rieti (6 February, kick-off 5:30pm GMT/6.30pm local) – live on YouTube

Back-row Freddy Douglas and tighthead prop D’arcy Rae have both been handed starting jerseys for the clash in Italy, while the electric Harry Paterson is named at full-back to complete the starting XV.

The Edinburgh contingent is further bolstered by the inclusion of recent international debutant Harri Morris, who is named as the replacement hooker, and club captain Magnus Bradbury, also selected on the bench.

Douglas, who has garnered significant praise for his breakdown tenacity, joins a physical back-row unit.

In the tight five, the experienced Rae brings a wealth of set-piece expertise to the front row, providing a platform for an exciting Scottish backline that features Paterson’s counter-attacking threat from full-back.

The match marks the first outing for the ‘A’ side since their successful victory over Chile last year, providing a vital opportunity for Edinburgh’s top talent to test themselves in an international environment.

Supporters can watch the Edinburgh representatives in action live on YouTube, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30pm GMT.

The team will be led by Union Bordeaux Bègles lock Jonny Gray, who captains a matchday 23 that blends European-based experience with the burgeoning talent currently developing at Hive Stadium.

Scotland A team to face Italy XV at Stadio Centro D’italia in Rieti
Friday 6 February, kick-off 5:30pm GMT/6.30pm local – live on YouTube

15. Harry Paterson – Edinburgh Rugby

14. Kyle Rowe – Glasgow Warriors
13. Ollie Smith – Glasgow Warriors
12. Cameron Redpath – Bath Rugby
11. Arron Reed – Sale Sharks

10. Fergus Burke – Saracens – Vice-Captain
9. Gus Warr – Sale Sharks

1. Rory Sutherland – Glasgow Warriors
2. Gregor Hiddleston – Glasgow Warriors
3. D’arcy Rae – Edinburgh Rugby
4. Jonny Gray- Union Bordeaux Bègles – Captain
5. Alex Craig – Glasgow Warriors
6. Andy Onyeama-Christie – Saracens – Vice-Captain
7. Freddy Douglas – Edinburgh Rugby
8. Alexander Masibaka – Montpellier

Replacements

16. Harri Morris – Edinburgh Rugby
17. Alec Hepburn – Scarlets
18. Will Hurd – Leicester Tigers
19. Magnus Bradbury – Edinburgh Rugby
20. Euan Ferrie – Glasgow Warriors
21. Josh Bayliss – Bath Rugby
22. Ben Afshar – Glasgow Warriors
23. Dan Lancaster – Glasgow Warriors