Scotland A to host Chile in November

Scotland will field an A side for the first time in two years when they welcome Chile to the Hive Stadium in Edinburgh in November.

The last time a Scotland A team played was also against Chile back in 2022 when the Scots ran out 45-5 winners in Santiago.

Scottish Rugby say A matches have been identified as “a key way to develop players by competing at a high level” prior to stepping up to the national squad.

The men’s senior side faced Chile in July, defeating them 52-11.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend said: “International A matches are a really effective way of developing our players to prepare them for Test match rugby.

“Chile will provide a tough opponent for us in November. We have built up a strong relationship with them since our first match, in Santiago two years ago, and we experienced a real challenge and a noisy atmosphere this summer.

“It will be a great to host them at Hive Stadium and see a young Scottish squad take the game to them.”