"Stuart Lancaster's son" - Former England prop and fly-half called up by Scotland
Rugby NewsTuesday, 20 January 2026 at 18:55
Scotland A will continue their return to prominence within the national performance pathway following a narrow 19–17 win over Chile in November last year – a result that marked their first home fixture in a decade. Prior to that, the A side had last taken to the field away in Chile in 2022.
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Under the revised pathway plans, Scotland A matches have been identified as a vital development tool, providing players with the opportunity to test themselves at a high international standard before making the step up to the senior national squad.
The squad will be led by Glasgow Warriors attack coach Nigel Carolan, supported by fellow Warriors assistant Scott Forrest and Edinburgh Rugby assistant coach Stevie Lawrie. A number of players from the wider Scotland Men’s squad are also included to add experience and continuity.
Several uncapped players have been selected, including hooker Gregor Hiddleston and tighthead prop Ollie Blyth-Lafferty, while established internationals such as Andy Onyeama-Christie and Cameron Redpath bring proven quality. Hiddleston has enjoyed an impressive campaign with Glasgow Warriors, featuring prominently in a side that topped their European Champions Cup pool. Harri Morris, who made his full Scotland debut in November, is the third hooker named.
Blyth-Lafferty, who made his Edinburgh Rugby debut earlier this season, is joined in the front row by clubmate James Whitcombe, alongside Alec Hepburn and Will Hurd. Hepburn, now with Scarlets, adds significant experience and previously represented England at international level.
In the pack, Cameron Henderson is named alongside Onyeama-Christie and Alexander Masibaka, strengthening the back-row options alongside players already familiar with the full Scotland setup.
In the backs, stand-off Dan Lancaster has been rewarded for his recent form with Glasgow Warriors with a first call-up to Scotland ranks. The fly-half previously represented England at Under-20 level before qualifying for Scotland. Scrum-halves Gus Warr and Ben Afshar complete the half-back options.
Full internationals Harry Paterson, Arron Reed and Cameron Redpath – the latter of whom has made 15 appearances for Scotland – round out the Scotland A squad.
Scotland A squad
Forwards
Ollie Blyth-Lafferty – Edinburgh Rugby
Cameron Henderson – Leicester Tigers
Alec Hepburn – Scarlets
Gregor Hiddleston – Glasgow Warriors
Will Hurd – Leicester Tigers
Alexander Masibaka – Montpellier
Harri Morris – Edinburgh Rugby
Andy Onyeama-Christie – Saracens
James Whitcombe – Edinburgh Rugby
Ollie Blyth-Lafferty – Edinburgh Rugby
Cameron Henderson – Leicester Tigers
Alec Hepburn – Scarlets
Gregor Hiddleston – Glasgow Warriors
Will Hurd – Leicester Tigers
Alexander Masibaka – Montpellier
Harri Morris – Edinburgh Rugby
Andy Onyeama-Christie – Saracens
James Whitcombe – Edinburgh Rugby
Backs
Ben Afshar – Glasgow Warriors
Dan Lancaster – Glasgow Warriors
Harry Paterson – Edinburgh Rugby
Cameron Redpath – Bath Rugby
Arron Reed – Sale Sharks
Gus Warr – Sale Sharks
Ben Afshar – Glasgow Warriors
Dan Lancaster – Glasgow Warriors
Harry Paterson – Edinburgh Rugby
Cameron Redpath – Bath Rugby
Arron Reed – Sale Sharks
Gus Warr – Sale Sharks
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ROUND 2
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