In June 2012, the Scotland rugby union team made a tour of Australia, Fiji and Samoa, playing one test match against each.
2012 Scotland rugby union tour of Australia, Fiji and Samoa | |||||
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Coach(es) | Andy Robinson | ||||
Tour captain(s) | Ross Ford | ||||
Top test point scorer(s) | Greig Laidlaw (38) | ||||
Top test try scorer(s) | Tim Visser (2) | ||||
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Tour chronology | |||||
Next tour | Americas & SA 2014 |
The tour began with Scotland's second consecutive win over Australia, meaning they retained the Hopetoun Cup. (They had beaten Australia 9–8 at Murrayfield in 2009.[1]) Scotland then travelled to Fiji, becoming the first "Tier 1" nation to play a test in a Pacific Island nation since Italy visited Fiji in 2006.[2] Scotland recorded away victories over both Fiji and Samoa.
Scotland were also scheduled to play the New South Wales Waratahs on 10 June, but this match was called off on 11 May as the Waratahs were unable to field a team "due to injuries and the requirements of the Wallabies squad."[3]
Squad
editInitial 28-man squad, named on 16 May.[4] Ages and caps correct as of 5 June 2012.
- Head coach: Andy Robinson
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Ross Ford (c) | Hooker | 23 April 1984 (aged 28) | 58 | Edinburgh |
Dougie Hall | Hooker | 24 September 1980 (aged 31) | 37 | Glasgow Warriors |
Scott Lawson | Hooker | 28 September 1981 (aged 30) | 32 | Gloucester |
Geoff Cross | Prop | 11 December 1982 (aged 29) | 13 | Edinburgh |
Ryan Grant | Prop | 8 October 1985 (aged 26) | 0 | Glasgow Warriors |
Euan Murray | Prop | 7 August 1980 (aged 31) | 44 | Newcastle Falcons |
Jon Welsh | Prop | 13 October 1986 (aged 25) | 1 | Glasgow Warriors |
Richie Gray | Lock | 24 August 1989 (aged 22) | 21 | Glasgow Warriors |
Alastair Kellock | Lock | 14 June 1981 (aged 30) | 41 | Glasgow Warriors |
Tom Ryder | Lock | 21 February 1985 (aged 27) | 0 | Glasgow Warriors |
John Barclay | Flanker | 24 September 1986 (aged 25) | 37 | Glasgow Warriors |
Rob Harley | Flanker | 26 May 1990 (aged 22) | 0 | Glasgow Warriors |
Ross Rennie | Flanker | 29 March 1986 (aged 26) | 16 | Edinburgh |
Alasdair Strokosch | Flanker | 21 February 1983 (aged 29) | 25 | Gloucester |
Richie Vernon | Number 8 | 7 July 1987 (aged 24) | 18 | Sale Sharks |
Mike Blair | Scrum-half | 20 April 1981 (aged 31) | 80 | Edinburgh |
Chris Cusiter | Scrum-half | 13 June 1982 (aged 29) | 59 | Glasgow Warriors |
Greig Laidlaw | Scrum-half | 12 October 1985 (aged 26) | 7 | Edinburgh |
Duncan Weir | Fly-half | 10 May 1991 (aged 21) | 1 | Glasgow Warriors |
Joe Ansbro | Centre | 29 October 1985 (aged 26) | 9 | London Irish |
Nick De Luca | Centre | 1 February 1984 (aged 28) | 33 | Edinburgh |
Alex Grove | Centre | 30 November 1987 (aged 24) | 3 | Worcester Warriors |
Matt Scott | Centre | 30 September 1990 (aged 21) | 1 | Edinburgh |
Max Evans | Wing | 12 September 1983 (aged 28) | 28 | Castres |
Sean Lamont | Wing | 15 January 1981 (aged 31) | 65 | Scarlets |
Tim Visser | Wing | 29 May 1987 (aged 25) | 0 | Edinburgh |
Tom Brown | Fullback | 31 March 1990 (aged 22) | 0 | Edinburgh |
Stuart Hogg | Fullback | 24 June 1992 (aged 19) | 4 | Glasgow Warriors |
The following players were called up during the tour:
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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Alex Dunbar[5] | Centre | 23 April 1990 (aged 22) | 0 | Glasgow Warriors |
Stuart McInally[5] | Number 8 | 9 September 1990 (aged 21) | 0 | Edinburgh |
Moray Low (for Jon Welsh[6]) | Prop | 28 November 1984 (aged 27) | 15 | Glasgow Warriors |
Matches
editAustralia v Scotland
edit5 June 2012 19:30 AEST (UTC+10) |
Australia | 6–9 | Scotland |
Pen: Harris (2/2) 32', 42' | Report[1] | Pen: Laidlaw (3/4) 22', 27', 80' |
Hunter Stadium, Newcastle Attendance: 20,088 Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) |
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- Six players made their full international debuts for Australia: Dan Palmer, Dave Dennis, Michael Hooper, Mike Harris, Joe Tomane and Luke Morahan.
- Two players made their full international debuts for Scotland: Ryan Grant and Tom Brown.
Fiji v Scotland
edit16 June 2012 14:00 (UTC+12) |
Fiji | 25–37 | Scotland |
Try: Domolailai 24' m Nayacalevu 48' c Talebula 64' c Con: Ralulu (2/3) Pen: Ralulu (2/3) 5', 7' | Report[7] | Try: Laidlaw 16' c Penalty try 21' c Visser (2) 36' c, 72' c Con: Laidlaw (4/4) Pen: Laidlaw (3/3) 32', 46', 69' |
Churchill Park, Lautoka Attendance: 15,000[8] Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) |
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- Tim Visser made his debut for Scotland, only four days after becoming eligible by completing three years' residency.
Samoa v Scotland
edit23 June 2012 15:30 (UTC+12) |
Samoa | 16–17 | Scotland |
Try: Pisi 61' c Con: Pisi (1/1) 62' Pen: Pisi (2/3) 23', 42' Drop: Pisi 15' | Report[9] | Try: Ansbro 17' c Rob Harley 78' c Con: Laidlaw (2/2) 18', 79' Pen: Laidlaw (1/1) 51' |
Apia Park, Apia Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) |
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- Originally, New Zealand referee Chris Pollock was meant to referee this match, but due to injury, Jaco Peyper of South Africa took over. He is the same referee who refereed both the Australia and the Fiji game.
- It was announced just 50 minutes before kick off that Nick De Luca was out of the match due to thigh strain, and would be replaced by Joe Ansbro.
Tour statistics
editPlayer | Position | Start | Rep | Unused Rep |
Minutes Played |
Tries | Cons | Pens | Drops | Yellow cards |
Red cards |
Total points |
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Ross Ford | Hooker | 3 | 0 | 0 | 221 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dougie Hall | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Scott Lawson | Hooker | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Geoff Cross | Prop | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ryan Grant | Prop | 3 | 0 | 0 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Moray Low | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Euan Murray | Prop | 3 | 0 | 0 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jon Welsh | Prop | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Richie Gray | Lock | 3 | 0 | 0 | 238 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alastair Kellock | Lock | 3 | 0 | 0 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tom Ryder | Lock | 0 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
John Barclay | Flanker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rob Harley | Flanker | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Ross Rennie | Flanker | 3 | 0 | 0 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alasdair Strokosch | Flanker | 3 | 0 | 0 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stuart McInally | Number 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Richie Vernon | Number 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mike Blair | Scrum-half | 2 | 1 | 0 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chris Cusiter | Scrum-half | 1 | 2 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Greig Laidlaw | Scrum-half | 3 | 0 | 0 | 237 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Duncan Weir | Fly-half | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Joe Ansbro | Centre | 2 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Nick De Luca | Centre | 2 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alex Dunbar | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alex Grove | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Matt Scott | Centre | 3 | 0 | 0 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Max Evans | Wing | 1 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sean Lamont | Wing | 2 | 1 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tim Visser | Wing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Tom Brown | Fullback | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stuart Hogg | Fullback | 3 | 0 | 0 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Penalty try | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |
Total | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
See also
edit- 2012 mid-year rugby test series
- 2012 England rugby union tour of South Africa
- 2012 Wales rugby union tour of Australia
- 2012 Ireland rugby union tour of New Zealand
- 2012 France rugby union tour of Argentina
- History of rugby union matches between Fiji and Scotland
- History of rugby union matches between Samoa and Scotland
- History of rugby union matches between Australia and Scotland
References
edit- ^ a b "Australia 6–9 Scotland". BBC. 5 June 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ "Inbound tours return for Pacific Islands" (Press release). International Rugby Board. 15 June 2012. Archived from the original on 18 June 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
- ^ Scottish Rugby Team Website – Scotland Summer Tour Update Scottish Rugby Union. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2012
- ^ Five uncapped players named in Scotland summer tour squad Archived 20 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine Scottish Rugby Union. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^ a b Duo called up to Scotland squad Scottish Rugby Union. 31 May 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012
- ^ Welsh ruled out of Scotland tour Scottish Rugby Union. 8 June 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2012
- ^ "Fiji 25–37 Scotland". BBC. 16 June 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ Rugby Union – ESPN Scrum – Fiji v Scotland at Lautoka, June 16, 2012 ESPN Scrum. 16 June 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ^ "Samoa 16–17 Scotland". BBC. 23 June 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2017.