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Scotland bring in SA-born quartet for Tests against All Blacks and Wallabies

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has revealed his squad for their three home Nations Championship fixtures in November.

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Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 11:14 AM

Key Things to Know

Scotland's 37-man squad features South African-born players Kyle Steyn, Duhan van der Merwe, Nathan McBeth, and Pierre Schoeman.
Gregor Townsend's side will face New Zealand, Australia, and Japan at Murrayfield during November.
Glasgow Warriors center Sione Tuipulotu retains the captaincy for the international series.

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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named a 37-man squad for November's Nations Championship fixtures against New Zealand, Australia, and Japan at Murrayfield. The squad features South African-born quartet Kyle Steyn, Duhan van der Merwe, Nathan McBeth, and Pierre Schoeman. Glasgow Warriors center Sione Tuipulotu will captain the team throughout the campaign.

The roster also includes uncapped back-row player Ollie Leatherbarrow alongside experienced regulars such as Finn Russell, Darcy Graham, and Zander Fagerson. Following three consecutive home fixtures in Edinburgh, Scotland will head to Allianz Stadium Twickenham for the tournament's final matches on November 28 and 29.

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