Darcy Graham is set to earn his 50th Scotland cap during the Quilter Nations Series match against Argentina, scheduled for November 16th. Graham, who has been a key player since his debut in 2018, is recognized as Scotland’s joint-top try scorer. He previously scored three tries in a memorable 52-29 victory over Argentina in 2022.
Team Changes and Lineup
The Scotland team for this match features a few notable adjustments. Vice-captain Rory Darge will start at openside flanker, replacing Matt Fagerson, who will be on the bench. Jack Dempsey and Gregor Brown are also included in the starting lineup, with Dempsey set for his third consecutive start as Number 8.
Forward Composition
- Scott Cummings and Grant Gilchrist are partnered in the second row.
- The front row consists of an all-Edinburgh selection: Pierre Schoeman, Ewan Ashman, and D’arcy Rae.
Backline Setup
In the backline, Kyle Steyn will play opposite Graham on the wing, following his impressive performance against New Zealand. Blair Kinghorn will take on the role of full-back. The center partnership includes Rory Hutchinson and captain Sione Tuipulotu, while vice-captain Finn Russell and Ben White will manage the stand-off and scrum-half positions, respectively.
Bench Overview and Upcoming Match
Scotland’s bench features a 5-3 split against an Argentine squad confident after a 52-28 victory over Wales. George Turner is nearing his 50th cap, while Nathan McBeth will also be on the bench. Elliot Millar Mills, Josh Bayliss, Jamie Dobie, and Tom Jordan round out the replacements. Duhan van der Merwe makes his return after securing his own 50th cap last week, where he scored twice against the USA.
Match Details
The highly anticipated match between Scotland and Argentina will take place at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, with kickoff set for 3:10 PM. Fans can watch the game live on TNT Sports.
Scotland’s Starting Lineup
| Position | Player | Club | Caps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Blair Kinghorn | Toulouse | 61 |
| 14 | Darcy Graham | Edinburgh Rugby | 49 |
| 13 | Rory Hutchinson | Northampton Saints | 10 |
| 12 | Sione Tuipulotu (C) | Glasgow Warriors | 31 |
| 11 | Kyle Steyn | Glasgow Warriors | 26 |
| 10 | Finn Russell (VC) | Bath Rugby | 88 |
| 9 | Ben White | Toulon | 30 |
| 1 | Pierre Schoeman | Edinburgh Rugby | 43 |
| 2 | Ewan Ashman | Edinburgh Rugby | 30 |
| 3 | D’arcy Rae | Edinburgh Rugby | 4 |
| 4 | Scott Cummings | Glasgow Warriors | 44 |
| 5 | Grant Gilchrist | Edinburgh Rugby | 83 |
| 6 | Gregor Brown | Glasgow Warriors | 11 |
| 7 | Rory Darge (VC) | Glasgow Warriors | 33 |
| 8 | Jack Dempsey | Glasgow Warriors | 28 |
This match is poised to be a crucial encounter as Scotland aims to maintain its strong performance against a formidable Argentinian team.
