Key Points
- Glasgow Warriors players Euan Ferrie and Seb Stephen called into Scotland A squad ahead of Friday match against Italy XV.
- Darcy Rae joined Scotland A squad, while Ollie Blyth-Lafferty drafted into Scotland U20s.
- James Whitcombe ruled out of Scotland A squad due to injury.
- Squad led by Glasgow Warriors attack coach Nigel Carolan, assisted by Scott Forrest and Stevie Lawrie.
- Match squad to be announced on Wednesday, streamed live on YouTube.
Glasgow (Glasgow Express) February 2, 2026 – Glasgow Warriors forwards Euan Ferrie and Seb Stephen have been added to the Scotland A squad for the upcoming match against Italy XV at Stadio Centro D’Italia, Manlio Scopigno.
The call-ups come ahead of Friday’s fixture with a 6.30pm kick-off in Italian time, as confirmed by Scottish Rugby. The pair join existing Glasgow Warriors representatives Gregor Hiddleston, Ben Afshar and Dan Lancaster in the 16-man training squad.
Who Has Been Added to the Scotland A Squad?
Scotland A head coach Nigel Carolan, who serves as attack coach at Glasgow Warriors, has bolstered his forwards with the additions of Euan Ferrie and Seb Stephen. Darcy Rae from Edinburgh Rugby has also been included in the squad, according to the official Scottish Rugby update.
As reported by Glasgow Warriors of Glasgow Warriors official site, the pair strengthen a group that features players from Leicester Tigers, Scarlets, Montpellier, Saracens, Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks.
What Is the Context of These Call-Ups?
The Scotland A team will incorporate players from the Scotland Men’s squad and faces Italy XV this weekend. Assistants Scott Forrest from Glasgow Warriors and Stevie Lawrie from Edinburgh Rugby support Carolan in preparations.
Which Players Are Affected by Injuries or Other Moves?
James Whitcombe has been ruled out of the Scotland A squad through injury, while Ollie Blyth-Lafferty moves to the Scotland U20s squad for their match against Italy U20. The full match-day squad for the A team game will be announced on Wednesday.
What Are the Next Steps for Scotland A?
The fixture against Italy XV will be streamed live on YouTube, providing fans an opportunity to see the updated squad in action. Both Ferrie and Stephen recently featured in Glasgow Warriors line-ups, including against Munster Rugby in the United Rugby Championship.
Scottish Rugby continues to develop its pathway players ahead of international commitments, with these additions highlighting emerging talent from the Glasgow Warriors setup.
