Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
SATURDAY will witness the first visit of Australia to Murrayfield in three years, yet some in the current Scotland squad could play for two decades and not face the Wallabies
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Graeme Morrison insists Scotland are quite capable of beating Australia this weekend, despite their dismal record against the Tri-Nations.
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Scotland centre Graeme Morrison admits the team will have to be at their best to stand a chance of beating Australia at Murrayfield.
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
... for the match.Ben Cairns and Thom Evans have also been promoted from the second string, with Graeme Morrison and Simon Danielli missing out.Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has made six changes as the Pumas look to finish te season on a high.Leicester prop Marcos Ayerza, hooker Alberto Vernet Basualdo, lock Manuel Carizza and flanker Alejandro Campos have been called into bolster the...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... defence. The speedy Thom Evans replaces Simon Danielli on the left wing, while inside-centre Graeme Morrison is replaced by Ben Cairns of Edinburgh. Alex Grove of Worcester moves from No13 to No12. After picking the same side for his first two games in charge, Robinson has not only dropped Danielli and Morrison but left them out of the match-day 22 as he reunites the A-team...
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
... in the A team's routine win over Tonga on Friday to be given the nod to replace the out-of-sorts Graeme Morrison against the Pumas. "He's been really good; I played with him in the Nations Cup in the summer with Scotland A in Romania, and we formed quite a good partnership then," said Cairns. "It would be good to see that again this weekend." Cairns' recall sees Grove switch from...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
The three changes made in a side that will bid to claim a first win over Argentina at Murrayfield in four Test matches all surround the coaches' desire to develop a quick, attacking Scottish side. Ben Cairns and Graeme Morrison are the pairing RobADVERTISEMENTinson planned to pitch against Fiji, the coach revealed yesterday, but a knee injury to Cairns in his final Magners League match...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... consider himself to be the first choice in his position, a luxury that neither Simon Danielli nor Graeme Morrison can enjoy. Winger Danielli's place has been given to Thom Evans, while Morrison's midfield berth has been taken by Ben Cairns. The only other change to the starting line-up is positional, with Alex Grove moving to the inside centre slot to allow Cairns to play at...
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
Keo.co.za brings you live score updates from the Test at Murrayfield. More to follow… Scotland - 15 Rory Lamont, 14 Sean Lamont, 13 Alex Grove, 12 Graeme Morrison, 11 Simon Danielli, 10 Phil Godman, 9 Chris Cusiter (captain), 8 Johnnie Beattie, 7 John Barclay, 6 Alasdair Strokosch, 5 Alastair Kellock, 4 Nathan Hines, 3 Moray Low, 2 [...]
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... Robinson said he wanted to inject some pace into his back line but it is surely no coincidence Graeme Morrison and Simon Danielli are the men to miss out after both struggled to impress against Australia. Robinson is looking to become the first Scotland boss to mastermind a hat-trick of November international wins since 2002. "There is real competition for places and it would have...
ireland.com (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... John Barclay in the backrow.The same applies to Edinburgh team-mate Ben Cairns, who comes in for Graeme Morrison at centre, and Glasgow wing Thom Evans, who replaces Simon Danielli.Cairns’ recall sees Alex Grove switch from outside to inside centre, while co-captain Mike Blair has been ruled out with the ankle injury that saw him miss Scotland’s first win over the Wallabies for 27...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
At half-time Robinson took off Graeme Morrison, who had found things tough going on the wet November evening; moments later, Jason White entered the fray, with a good chunk of time still to go. Now, if there is anyone that you would look to have by your side when you are having to dig deep and defend like a dervish, it is Jason White – a big, quiet man, he commands respect – when White...
Scottish Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
What no Evans? Bit risky that one Robbo, but it makes my job easier…isn’t copy and paste wonderful? Scotland team to play Fiji: Rory Lamont, Sean Lamont, Alex Grove, Graeme Morrison, Simon Danielli, Phil Godman, Chris Cusiter, Allan Jacobsen, Ross Ford, Moray Low, Nathan Hines, Alastair Kellock, Alasdair Strokosch, Johnnie Beattie, John Barclay. Replacements: Dougie Hall,...
Fijilive (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
... Tries - Cross; Penalty - GiteauTeams (15-1) Scotland: Rory Lamont; Sean Lamont, Alex Grove, Graeme Morrison, Simon Danielli; Phil Godman, Chris Cusiter (capt); Johnnie Beattie, John Barclay, Al Strokosch, Al Kellock, Nathan Hines, Moray Low, Ross Ford, Allan JacobsenReplacements: Dougie Hall, Kyle Traynor, Jason White, Richie Vernon, Rory Lawson, Chris Paterson, Nick De LucaAustralia:...
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
... were penalised for hauling down a lineout.The visitors almost followed up with a try after Graeme Morrison dropped the ball in the tackle but were denied by some resolute last-ditch defending.Australia were forced to replace prop Benn Robinson with Sekope Kepu shortly after the quarter hour, before Scotland captain Chris Cusiter hurt his shoulder tackling Adam Ashley-Cooper.He got...
