This weekend we welcome Boroughmuir in our rescheduled match from December.

2nd XV kick off on the top pitch 'Santerfield' at 2:00pm with the 1st XV kicking off shortly after at 2:30pm.

TEAM NEWS

Graeme Carson shifts to loosehead , Callum Mackinstosh starts at hooker and Kris Burney returns from injury to replace John Cox. Hamish Bain Starts and Luke Crosbie is released by Edinburgh to complete the starting pack. Rhys Davies drops to the bench with Scott McGinley and Stephen Ainslie the players who are very unfortunate to miss out. The backline sees Jamie Forbes return to 10, Richie Vernon showing his versatility by starting at 13 and Max McFarland being released to make his debut for the Chieftains. Ru Smith & Harvey Elms miss out through injury, Cammy Gray comes into the starting line-up and Matt Hooks drops to the bench.

1Graeme Carson15Ben Robbins2Callum Mackintosh14Max McFarland3AP McWilliam13Richie Vernon4Hamish Bain12Robbie Nelson ©5Vince Wright11Cammy Gray6Mike Vernel10 Jamie Forbes7Thomas Gordon9Charlie Shiel8Luke Crosbie Replacements16Kris Burney19Matt O’Neil17Duncan Ferguson20Matt Hooks18Rhys Davies

COACHES COMMENTS ON THE MATCH

Our first win at Millbrae in six years meant we went into the Christmas break on a bit of a high. Boroughmuir will be desperate for the league points in order to start pulling themselves clear of the relegation battle and it’s important we match this desperation if we are to maintain our push for a playoff spot. Both sides like to throw the ball about and play with a bit of width, the weather forecast looks ok so let’s hope we can get the game on and both sides are able to play the exciting brand of rugby they are both capable of.