Scotland is set to travel to South America for the third game of their summer tour, where they will encounter Chile on Saturday in Santiago. This will mark the inaugural meeting between the two teams in a full Test match, with Scotland previously emerging victorious against Chile with a score of 45-5 in an A international match two years ago in the Chilean capital.
The summer tour commenced with a triumph for Scotland against Canada, with a score of 73-12 in Ottawa, followed by a 42-7 win over the USA in Washington DC. In contrast to their previous opponents, Canada and the USA, Chile has secured qualification for the 2023 Rugby World Cup by triumphing over both teams. Chile made their debut appearance at the World Cup and concluded at the bottom of Pool D after facing Japan, Samoa, England, and Argentina.
Despite their World Cup qualification, Chile currently holds a lower ranking than both the USA and Canada in World Rugby’s rankings, being placed 22nd, one spot behind Canada, while the US ranks 18th.
Following the match in Santiago, Scotland will bring their tour to a close against Uruguay in Montevideo on July 27th.
Match Details:
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Location: Estadio Nacional Julio MartÃnez Prádanos in Santiago
Time: 8pm UK time
TV Channels:
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on two channels. TNT Sports 2 will commence coverage at 7.50pm, and the BBC Scotland channel will also provide free live coverage starting at 7.45pm, with commentary by Andrew Petrie and former Scotland hooker Fraser Brown. Highlights of the match will be available on the Scottish Rugby website on Sunday morning.
Live Stream:
For those who prefer to stream the match, the option is available on the TNT Sports website and app.
Team News:
In preparation for the match, Scotland has made 10 changes to their squad from the previous game against the USA. Notable players receiving their first starts include Nathan McBeth, Will Hurd, and Ewan Johnson. There is also anticipation for a debut from Edinburgh hooker Patrick Harrison, who has been named on the bench. Scotland will be co-captained by Sione Tuipulotu and Jamie Ritchie, with a majority of the starting lineup comprising players with fewer than seven caps.
Match Odds:
The current match odds stand at Chile 50/1, draw 150/1, and Scotland 1/100 according to oddschecker.
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