Scotland's Six Nations squad is HERE, and some familiar faces are making a comeback! Gregor Townsend has decided to bring back two seasoned campaigners to strengthen the team for the upcoming championship. But here's where it gets interesting: not everyone who was considered made the final cut.
Get ready to see Dave Cherry, a 35-year-old hooker who plays for Vannes, back in the national setup! He's joined by Jonny Gray, a 31-year-old lock from Union Bordeaux Bègles. Both of these experienced players have a history with Scotland and are now part of a 40-man training squad that's gearing up for the 2026 Six Nations starting next week. It's like bringing in the veterans to guide the new talent!
Now, for the part that might raise a few eyebrows: some players who were part of the Autumn training squad won't be in this initial Six Nations group. We're talking about Andy Onyeama-Christie, a back-rower for Saracens, Alex Samuel, a second-rower from Glasgow Warriors, and Arron Reed, a winger for Sale Sharks. It's always tough when familiar names don't appear on the list, isn't it?
And this is the part most people miss... there were other talented players in the mix who, unfortunately, didn't quite make it into the senior squad this time. These include Gregor Hiddleston (hooker, Glasgow Warriors), Cam Redpath (centre, Bath), Cam Henderson (second-row, Leicester Tigers), and Ollie Blyth-Lafferty (tight-head prop, a promising teenager). It's a competitive field, and every selection decision has to be a tough one!
But don't worry too much for those who didn't get the senior call-up! Most of them, with the exception of Alex Samuel, have been named in the Scotland 'A' squad. They'll have a chance to shine when they play against an Italy XV on February 6th at 6:30 PM, right before the senior team kicks off their campaign. It's a great opportunity for them to prove their worth and maybe even earn a future spot with the main squad.
So, what do you think about these selections? Are you excited to see Cherry and Gray back in action? Or do you feel some players were unfairly left out? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
