Scotland fixtures confirmed for WXV2 as pair of home autumn tests announced
World Rugby have today confirmed the match schedule and opponents as Scotland look to defend their WXV 2 title, with the side facing Italy, Japan and Australia.
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Gavin has a decade of experience working in rugby journalism. A former editor of SCRUM Magazine and regular contributor to a number of publications on a freelance basis before becoming editor of Scotland Rugby News.
Gavin has a decade of experience working in rugby journalism. A former editor of SCRUM Magazine and regular contributor to a number of publications on a freelance basis before becoming editor of Scotland Rugby News.
World Rugby have today confirmed the match schedule and opponents as Scotland look to defend their WXV 2 title, with the side facing Italy, Japan and Australia.
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