Friday 8 November 2013

Edinburgh Accies v Ayr preview

Ayr have their second of three straight away games this Saturday, taking on Edinburgh Accies at Raeburn Place.  Although the men in pink and black had a great win over Melrose last week, Accies had an even larger victory over Aberdeen Grammar, running in five tries, and Ayr will be keen to stop a repeat performance.

"That same focus we had against Melrose will be needed for this week against a quick Edinburgh Accies side who play some very good rugby and will be keen to secure the points on their home patch," says Ayr head coach Peter Laverie.  "Bob Easson and Jonny Else have their squad working hard for each other and that is what makes them difficult to beat."

He adds: "It is up to us to get our basics right and impose our attack on them."

This week's squad is shuffled slightly due to injuries and player rotation.  The most notable change is Scotland under-20s trialist Benn Cogley who slots in to the second row alongside Scott Sutherland, meaning Peter McCallum moves to the back row. 

In the backs, Richard Dalgleish starts on the wing, with Kerr Gossman and Murray McConnell taking their places on what is a very strong bench.


Team:
15. Grant Anderson (capt.), 14. Richard Dalgleish, 13. Robbie Fergusson, 12. Dean Kelbrick, 11. Craig Gossman; 10. Ross Curle, 9. Peter Jericevich; 1. Denford Mutamangira, 2. Fergus Scott, 3. Nick Cox; 4. Benn Cogley, 5. Scott Sutherland; 6. Andrew Dunlop, 7. Peter McCallum, 8. Graham Fisken.

Replacements:
16. David Young, 17. George Hunter, 18. Callum Templeton, 19. Murray McConnell, 20. Kerr Gossman.

Please note the earlier kick-off of 12.30pm.

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