Hadden changes six for return Test
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:50
Scotland have made six changes, two of them positional, in their team for the second Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
Head coach Frank Hadden has made the alterations with the firm intent of bouncing back with a win after last weekend's narrow 15-21 loss to the Pumas in Rosario.
The changes see the Edinburgh trio of fullback Hugo Southwell, wing Simon Webster and flyhalf Phil Godman drafted into the starting line-up in the backs and Glasgow Warriors openside flank John Barclay promoted to the new-look back row.
Chris Paterson, switched from fullback to wing, will become Scotland's most capped player with his 88th appearance, while Allister Hogg moves from flank to No.8.
Elsewhere Mike Blair becomes the 25th Scot to reach the landmark of 50 caps, while Nick De Luca returns to the 22 for the first time since the Six Nations championship loss to Ireland.
Hadden said: "The only reason for the changes is to finish the season with a win.
"Phil has been playing consistently well for some time now and deserves this opportunity. It makes sense if we are to get the best out of him to surround him with familiar faces.
"John Barclay's inclusion reflects our need to perform better at the breakdown."
Scotland: 15 Hugo Southwell, 14 Chris Paterson, 13 Ben Cairns, 12 Graeme Morrison, 11 Simon Webster, 10 Phil Godman, 9 Mike Blair (captain), 8 Allister Hogg, 7 John Barclay, 6 Alasdair Strokosch, 5 Scott MacLeod, 4 Matt Mustchin, 3 Euan Murray, 2 Ross Ford, 1 Allan Jacobsen.
Replacements: 16 Dougie Hall, 17 Alasdair Dickinson, 18 Alastair Kellock, 19 Kelly Brown, 20 Rory Lawson, 21 Dan Parks, 22 Nick De Luca.
Date: Saturday, June 14
Venue: Estadio Jose Amalfitani, Buenos Aires
Kick-off: 16.10 (19.10 GMT)
Referee: Alain Rolland
(Ireland)
Touch judges: Alan Lewis (Ireland), Cobus Wessels (South Africa)
TMO: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)
