Former Dumfries Saint to mark first Scotland start in U20s Six Nations clash with Italy

Former Wallace Hall Academy pupil Gregor Hiddleston will make his first start for Scotland in the U20’s Six Nations match against Italy tonight.

The GHA hooker was named in head coach Kenny Murray’s team on Wednesday ahead of the trip to face the Italians in Treviso in the fourth round of the Six Nations.

Hiddleston, who has just turned 20, is one of three changes made by Murray ahead of the clash at the Stadio Comunale di Mongio.

Scotland lost their last match against France by a score of 30-17 at the DAM Health Stadium just next to Murrayfield.

Head coach Kenny Murray said: “Although the score line didn’t reflect it, there were some positives to take from the game against France.

“France were strong and powerful. We know Italy will bring more of the same, with added physicality, but we’ve already shown in the tournament that we can be strong, physical, and powerful too.

“We’ve selected a fairly settled side to face Italy. There are number of key partnerships within the team who have played several games together now and are beginning to gel, we’ll look for the whole squad to do the basics right to get the performance we want.”

The match, broadcast on the BBC iPlayer, kicks off at 6pm.