Saracens' Fergus Burke to make Scotland Test debut against Fiji

Saracens fly-half Fergus Burke will make his Scotland debut on Saturday against Fiji in Suva.

The New Zealand-born playmaker, who also qualifies for England, was called into the Scotland squad during this year’s Six Nations, but failed to make an appearance.

The 25-year-old did face New Zealand Maori last week, though that was an uncapped fixture.

Burke is the only uncapped player in what is otherwise a relatively experienced team, which is captained by Rory Darge with Grant Gilchrist and Kyle Steyn as his vice-captains.

Fixture

Internationals

Fiji

29 - 14

Full-time

Scotland

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“There’s a lot of things to like about Fergus’s game,” head coach Gregor Townsend said about his debutant.

“I think the most important element is how physical he’s been with carrying the ball, but in particular in defence, he’s been excellent this year with Saracens.

“His game management and understanding is up there with the best 10s. He’s been a joy to work with, right through the Six Nations when he didn’t get an opportunity, to now on this tour getting his chance for his first start.”

Scotland XV
15. Kyle Rowe – Glasgow Warriors (12)
14. Darcy Graham – Edinburgh Rugby (46)
13. Cameron Redpath – Bath Rugby (14)
12. Tom Jordan – Bristol Bears (8)
11. Kyle Steyn – VICE-CAPTAIN – Glasgow Warriors (23)
10. Fergus Burke – Saracens (uncapped)
9. Jamie Dobie – Glasgow Warriors (12)
1. Rory Sutherland – Glasgow Warriors (41)
2. Ewan Ashman – Edinburgh Rugby (27)
3. Elliot Millar Mills – Northampton Saints (7)
4. Marshall Sykes – Edinburgh Rugby (2)
5. Grant Gilchrist – VICE-CAPTAIN – Edinburgh Rugby (80)
6. Jamie Ritchie – Perpignan (60)
7. Rory Darge – CAPTAIN – Glasgow Warriors (30)
8. Matt Fagerson – Glasgow Warriors (55)

Replacements
16. George Turner – Harlequins (45)
17. Alec Hepburn – Scarlets (4)
18. Will Hurd – Leicester Tigers (8)
19. Max Williamson – Glasgow Warriors (6)
20. Josh Bayliss – Bath Rugby (10)
21. George Horne – Glasgow Warriors (36)
22. Adam Hastings – Glasgow Warriors (32)
23. Ollie Smith – Glasgow Warriors (9)