Seniors and U20s take on GHA

The players have been back training for the past month and many have spent their break taking part in sevens tournaments or, in the case of youngsters D'arcy Rae, James Malcolm and Gavin Lowe, competing at the Junior World Championships in New Zealand.

But for the fans, it's been several months since they've seen Ayr turn out and tomorrow will be the first match in over three months for the first XV as they take on GHA in a pre-season friendly.

It kicks off at 2.30pm at Braidholm and will be preceded by an under-20s match at 12.30pm.

Head coach Calum Forrester believes, after a rigorous pre-season, the players will be eager to get back to competing.

"Everyone is looking forward to playing tomorrow.  GHA will provide a tough opposition and the boys are looking forward to seeing old team-mate Peter Jericevich, whom alongside head coach Craig Sorbie will have a well-drilled side."

He adds: "The under-20s match beforehand will provide an excellent opportunity for last season's under-18s to experience senior rugby in what is set to be a great day."

The under-20s are coached by Gordon Kotze, who was named BT Youth Coach of the Season at the SRU Club Awards in May.

It's a great opportunity to see the new players in the senior squad in action and take a look at the young players who could be pulling on the pink and black for the first XV in the future, so do get along to Braidholm if you can.


1st XV squad:

George Hunter
Nick Cox
Fraser Watt
Stuart Fenwick
David Young
Robert McAlpine
Scott Sutherland
Graeme Williamson
James Young
Callum Templeton
Ben Johnson
Andrew Dunlop
Graham Fisken
Blair MacPherson
Gibson Siwo
Dave Armstrong
Jack Preston
Adam MacDonald
Danny McCluskey
Kerr Gossman
Dean Kelbrick
Ross Curle
Richard Dalgliesh
Cammy Taylor
Craig Gossman
Grant Anderson
Murray Beckwith


Under-20s squad:

Robbie Mackie
Stephen Naylor
William Black
Nathan Gilmore
Nicky Mckissock
Ben Paterson
Neil MacDonald
Scott Cusack
Jack Brown
Owen Gemmell
Ruaridh Bottomley
Jack Preston
Adam Macdonald
Chris Scott
Ross Anderson
David Lymburn
Ollie Craig
Blair Couper
Ian McKenzie
Ross Gilmour