Townsend delays naming his squad

SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend has delayed his squad announcement for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series until Monday, October 26.

The selection was originally scheduled for earlier this week, but Townsend opted to push the date back by six days. The strategic delay gives the coaching staff one final weekend of domestic club fixtures to evaluate player form and assess a lingering injury list.

Key internationals, including co-captain

Rory Darge and winger Darcy Graham, are racing against time to prove their fitness.

Scotland faces a formidable autumn lineup, opening against Fiji before welcoming South Africa, Portugal, and Australia to Edinburgh.

With several positions in the backline hotly contested following strong URC performances from Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh players, Townsend’s delayed announcement maximises his transition window.