Scotland have named one new cap and two other players
making their first start in the RBS 6 Nations Championship for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash with England at Murrayfield.
Lee Jones, the 23-year-old Edinburgh Rugby wing, is the debutant with his club colleagues, back-row forwards David
Denton and Ross Rennie, starting in the competition for the first time. The trio are joined by experienced and
battle hardened campaigners – six players in the squad have won more than 50 caps – as Scotland strive to win their
opening match in the Championship for the first time since 2006.
Prior to selection for the 2010 Commonwealth Games
in Delhi, Lee Jones made his debut in international sevens when Scotland opened their 2009-2010 IRB World Series
campaign in Dubai in December. He went on to play in the George (South Africa) tournament a week later. That November,
he started for Scotland A against USA Eagles at Netherdale and contributed a brace of tries. He was back on the
wing for the wins over Ireland Wolfhounds and Italy A in early 2011.
Previously, he had played for Scotland in three age groups. While a pupil at Selkirk High School, he played for
Scotland’s under-18 A team in the age group’s 2006 FIRA/AER European championship in Italy, and the following year
he was on the right wing in all of Scotland’s five matches in the IRB’s under-19 world championship, scoring a
try in each of the two matches against Fiji.
He followed up with his under-20 international debut as a replacement wing against France at Falkirk in Scotland’s
opening match in the age group’s 2008 six nations championship: a week later he played the same role against Wales
under-20 at Rodney Parade, Newport, and he started on the left wing in the March games against England (at Falkirk)
and Italy (at Mogliano). In June that year he started on the right wing in four of Scotland’s five matches in the
IRB’s under-20 world championship in Wales, scoring a try against Samoa.
Lee has also played for Borders’ under-16 and under-18 teams. The Selkirk High School former pupil is a graduate
in mechanical engineering from Heriot-Watt University.
Selkirk RFC wish Lee the very best of luck on Saturday.
Great away win for The "A"
Team
Kirkcaldy A 0, Selkirk A 50
SELKIRK 2nds travelled to Kirkcaldy to play the bottom-of-the-table team, looking to get back on winning ways after
the disappointment of their loss to Aberdeen two weeks previous. Match Report
EDINBURGH RUGBY VISIT PHILIPHAUGH
Selkirk High's School of Rugby which consists of
pupils from first and second years are in for a treat this Monday (30th) when, along with pupils from Peebles and
Hawick, will receive a coaching session from the Edinburgh Rugby players. The session starts at 1.30pm and the
youngsters can look forward to receiving coaching tips from Chris Paterson, Scotland's most capped player, Tim
Visser the try scoring winger and Netani Talei who won the man of the match award in Edinburgh's historic win against
London Irish last Sunday. Selkirk's Lee Jones who scored the all important fourth try in that match unfortunately
won't be returning to Philihaugh as he will be training with the national team in their preparations for next week's
Calcutta Cup match.
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
4th Feb
1st XV game being arranged.
Selkirk Stormers play Kelso 2nds
in the Border Cup with a 2pm KO.
Last year's race night was a huge
success. Don't miss this one!! Horses are currently for sale... only £10 EACH!!!Winning owners win £50!!!Book
your place/table by calling Eric Foster on 01835 823894
Club Events
February
Fri 3rd
Body Shop Party
Sat 4th
Birthday Party
Sat 11th
Birthday Party
Wed 15th
Merchant Company
Sat 18th
Race Night
Sat 25th
Dinner
Sun 26th
Pony Club Quiz
Tue 28th
Business meeting
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Club Shop
The club shop is open for every home First XV fixture
and most training nights [7.00 to 8.00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays]. Gus Boag runs the shop and outwith these hours
enquiries can be made on Selkirk 21663.
The shop holds a great selection of kit including replica jerseys and training tops, T shirts, rugby balls, club
ties, new blazer badges and souvenirs. Just in are “Three in a Row” polo shirts celebrating our third successive
victory, winning the Border League. The club is indebted to Turnbull’s Shoe Repair Shop in the High Street for
displaying and taking orders for items available in the Club Shop. Please support Gus and the Club Shop as they
contribute, on average, £3000 each year to club funds.
Alternatively we offer a wide range of flexible
options for business, social functions, fund-raising and sporting events for up to 150 guests. Please visit our
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for details
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woven fabrics, exclusive knitwear, contemporary accessories & bespoke highlander wear, designed & made
in the Scottish Border towns of Selkirk, Hawick & Langholm.
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are invited to browse our site to find out information about Selkirk who are currently playing in the Scottish Hydro Electric Premier Division
One and Border leagues.
