Scotland’s Summer Rugby Tour in South America to be Shown Live on BBC Scotland

Scotland’s forthcoming summer matches against Chile and Uruguay will be accessible for viewing on BBC Scotland, according to reports.

Led by Gregor Townsend, the team is scheduled to play two matches in South America as part of a four-game tour, which will also include games in Canada and the USA.

The anticipated showdown with Uruguay is particularly noteworthy as it will mark the first time that Scotland has faced Uruguay since their encounter in the 1999 Rugby World Cup, in which Scotland emerged victorious with a final score of 43-12.

The initial match against Chile will be broadcast on BBC Scotland on 20th July at 8:00 pm BST, with the final match of the tour against Uruguay in Montevideo a week later.

To provide comprehensive coverage of the matches, BBC Scotland will host the broadcasts from rugby clubs in Scotland. The coverage will be led by Andy Burke, Tom English, and Duncan Weir, while Andrew Petrie and Fraser Brown will be on commentary duty. Additionally, both matches will be available for live streaming on the BBC iPlayer.

For those residing in other regions, TNT Sports will also broadcast the games, covering the North American fixtures against Canada and the USA.

Enthusiasts of Scottish rugby will undoubtedly want to seize the opportunity to witness the action this summer, and thanks to BBC Scotland, they will not have to miss out. It is advised to mark your calendars and catch the team in action as they go head-to-head against Chile and Uruguay in what is sure to be an exhilarating and captivating display of rugby.