He has represented Scotland Schools at javelin at under 17
Scotland have more foreign-born players than the other home nations
RUCK takes an in-depth look at the foreign-born players in each of the home nations Autumn Nations Series squad, and where they were born. It's an interesting list for sure.
#4. IRELAND - 8: One more than 2021
Jeremy Loughman (USA)
Rob Herring (South Africa)
Finlay Bealham (Australia)
Joe McCarthy (USA)
Jamison Gibson-Park (New Zealand)
Joey Carbery (New Zealand)
Ciaran Frawley (Australia)
Mack Hansen (Australia)
#3. ENGLAND - 8: Four more than 2021
Having been openly critical of Scotland and Wales for their selection policy, Eddie Jones has recalled a few legends while also bringing in a number of uncapped players born overseas.
You can see the full squad for the games against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa next month by clicking here.
Manu Tuilagi (Samoa)
Marcus Smith (Phillipines)
Bevan Rodd (Scotland)
David Ribbans (South Africa)
Mako Vunipola (New Zealand)
Billy Vunipola (Australia)
Val Rapava-Ruskin (Georgia)
Joe Cokanasiga (Fiji)
Marcus Smith of England scores a penalty during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK
#2.WALES - 11 players: Three less than 2021
Josh Macleod (Monaco)
Tomas Francis (England)
Ben Carter (England)
Will Rowlands (England)
Taulupe Faletau (Tonga)
Dan Lydiate (England)
Christ Tshiunza (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Gareth Anscombe (New Zealand)
George North (England)
Nick Tompkins (England)
Alex Cuthbert (England)
Taulupe Faletau during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Saracens at the Recreation Ground on 17 Oct. Photo: Steve Haag/PPAUK
#1.SCOTLAND - 17: Same as 2021
Ewan Ashman (Canada)
WP Nel (South Africa)
Pierre Schoeman (South Africa)
Sam Skinner (England)
Josh Bayliss (England)
Andy Christie (England)
Jack Dempsey (Australia)
Nick Haining (Australia)
Hamish Watson (England)
Ali Price (England)
Ben White (England)
Chris Harris (England)
Cameron Redpath (France)
Sione Tuipulotu (Australia)
Rufus McLean (USA)
Kyle Steyn (South Africa)
Duhan van der Mewe (South Africa)
Final whistle celebrations for Scott Steele of Scotland and Hamish Watson of Scotland during the Six Nations Championship, 127th Calcutta Cup match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on January 6 2021. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
"There's only waaaaan Adam Hastings,
All the girls think he's tasty,
His lid's pretty sweet
And he flosses his teeth,
Walkin' in a Hasto wonderland." 🎺🎶
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