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Ross McCann, seen here playing for Scotland Under-20s back in 2017, is one of five Scots in total selected to play sevens for Team GB at this summer's Tokyo Olympics. Image: ©Craig Watson
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Five Scots make Team GB’s Rugby 7s squad for this summer’s Olympics

18 June 2021 David Barnes 1

Hannah Smith, Max McFarland, Robbie Fergusson, Ross McCann and Alex Coombes are headed to Tokyo next month, while Lisa Thomson is a reserve …

Chloe Rollie is one of six Scots in the Team GB 7s women's training squad. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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12 Scots in GB 7s Olympic training squads

26 February 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on 12 Scots in GB 7s Olympic training squads

Six women and six men make-up the Scottish playing contingent, while Scott Forrest is coach of the women’s side …

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Edinburgh v Ulster: James Johnstone starts, Bill Mata on bench

29 November 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Edinburgh v Ulster: James Johnstone starts, Bill Mata on bench

Scotland Sevens winger Alec Coombes poised to come off the bench and make his debut for Richard Cockerill’s side. …

Femi Sofolarin played for England on the HSBC World Sevens Series circuit last season.
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Scotland 7s poach back Femi Sofolarin from under England’s noses

6 November 2019 Gary Heatly Comments Off on Scotland 7s poach back Femi Sofolarin from under England’s noses

19-year-old flyer wore the thistle at Under-18 level two seasons ago and the rose on the HSBC World Series last season …

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Farndale and Fergusson to co-captain Scotland 7s squad during World Series

27 September 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on Farndale and Fergusson to co-captain Scotland 7s squad during World Series

Mungo Mason and Josh Henderson are the new faces in the squad …

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