Scottish Universities rugby team will take on Irish Colleges on Friday evening at Lasswade RFCas a prelude to Saturday’s big game at Murrayfield.

Irish Colleges will be the last in this year's series of games for the students.  Saturday club games have unfortunately denied the squad of five players, the Dundee trio of Dreyer, Horton and Jenkinson and Stirling duo, Samuel and Mark.

Coach Chris Reekie is happy with the strength in depth of hs squad. "We have an extended squad of 45 players and this will provide an opportunity for others to play representative rugby at this level.

“Having spoken to those coming in for the first time, they are really excited about the prospect. It is this very ethos we have been promoting, making selection worth something to aspire to and having a real desire to compete in the jersey".

Friday’s game promises to be a real cracker, both sides endeavouring to express what is good about student rugby. Given fair weather and a firm surface there should be an exhibition of fast and committed rugby.

The wish is as many people as possible will come along and support the students experiencing the high level of rugby on offer, and give a help against the Irish.

KICK-OFF: 7.30pm

Entry £2 at the gate

Starting line up:

1.   Gavin Hume   Heriot-Watt University
2.   Angus  Dixon  Aberdeen University
3.   Colin Marshall  Dundee University
4.   Gary Temple   Heriot-Watt University
5. Jamie Rupar (Capt.) Aberdeen University 
6. Scott MacKenzie  Abertay University
7. Dom Dunnett   Aberdeen University
8. Murray Wyllie  Aberdeen University
9. David Reekie  Aberdeen University
10. Euan Kelly   Aberdeen University
11. Patrick McQuiston  Stirling University
12.  Pete Saunders  Heriot-Watt University
13.  Fraser Lyle   Aberdeen University
14.  Redha Guedroudj  Aberdeen University
15.  James Fleming  Stirling University

16.  Patrick Traylor  Aberdeen University
17. Gordon McRorie  Stirling University
18. David Sutherland  Dundee University
19.  John Mawhinney  Dundee University
20.  Greig Ramsay  Aberdeen University
21. Duncan Browne  St Andrews University
22. Alex Jackson  Aberdeen University