Nine Glasgow Warriors will represent Scotland this Sunday when Gregor Townsend’s team welcomes Argentina to Scottish Gas Murrayfield.
The match marks the third game of the Quilter Nations Series for both sides.
All but one of the Warriors selected played in last weekend’s defeat to New Zealand.
Nathan McBeth is the only new addition to the Glasgow group, selected on the bench in place of Rory Sutherland, who misses the match due to concussion.
Rory Darge makes his first start since Glasgow’s opening match of the BKT United Rugby Championship campaign.
He made his return from injury off the bench in last Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks.
Jack Dempsey keeps his place at number eight after a powerful performance last weekend.
The back-rower made more carries and gained more meters than any other player on the Scottish Gas Murrayfield pitch last Saturday afternoon.
Gregor Brown once again makes it an all-Glasgow back row.
He was Scotland’s joint-top tackler against New Zealand last weekend with 17 tackles.
Scott Cummings rounds out the quartet of Warriors selected in the starting pack.
The 2025 British & Irish Lion prepares to win his 45th cap for his country.
Behind the scrum, Sione Tuipulotu will captain the side once again.
The inside center tied with Brown’s tally of 17 tackles last Saturday against the All Blacks.
Kyle Steyn is retained on the wing after an impressive all-round performance against New Zealand.
The Glasgow Warriors club captain marked his display with a well-taken try in front of a sold-out crowd.
Matt Fagerson rotates to the bench after starting last time out.
He wears the number 20 jersey in a five-three split of forwards and backs.
Jamie Dobie completes the Glasgow contingent.
The scrum-half features in a Scotland matchday 23 for the sixth successive Test match.
The match represents a chance for Scotland to bounce back from their narrow defeat to New Zealand.
Argentina comes into the game on a high following their 52-28 victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium last weekend.
Darge’s return to the starting lineup adds experience and defensive strength to the back row.
His MCL injury kept him out of action for the whole of October after he damaged it in Glasgow’s opening URC game of the season.
Dempsey impressed coaches and fans alike with his carrying game against the All Blacks.
His retention at number eight shows Townsend’s faith in the powerful runner to deliver another strong performance.
The all-Glasgow back row of Darge, Dempsey and Brown gives Scotland a familiar combination.
All three players know each other’s games well from their time together at Scotstoun.
Tuipulotu continues as captain after leading the team against New Zealand.
The center has grown into the leadership role since taking over the captaincy earlier in the season.
Steyn’s try against New Zealand demonstrated his finishing ability at international level.
The winger also contributed strong defensive work and high-ball skills throughout the match.
Scotland and Argentina have played each other 22 times since their first meeting in 1990.
Both sides have won 11 matches apiece, making this fixture evenly balanced historically.
In their most recent encounter, Scotland beat the Pumas 52-29 during the 2022 autumn series.
Edinburgh winger Darcy Graham scored a hat-trick of tries in that commanding victory at Murrayfield.
Graham is set to win his 50th cap for Scotland in Sunday’s match.
The joint-top try scorer for Scotland made his debut back in 2018 against Wales.
Kick-off on Sunday is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. GMT at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.
All the action will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.
The strong Glasgow Warriors representation shows the importance of the club to the national team.
Franco Smith’s side at Scotstoun continues to develop players ready for international rugby.
Scotland will hope the familiar combinations and fresh legs can deliver a victory.
Argentina presents a tough challenge after their dominant performance against Wales last weekend.
