Squad Revealed: Townsend's Big Selection Decisions

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Scotland are preparing for a huge month of international rugby. Gregor Townsend joins Tom English and Andy Burke to discuss squad selection, competition for places and preparations for matches against New Zealand, Australia and Japan. The panel debates the biggest selection calls, assesses Scotland's depth across the squad and asks whether this group can finally take the next step on the international stage. Plus, reaction to Edinburgh and Glasgow's strong URC form and signs of progress from Scotland Women despite another defeat in WXV competition. 00:00 Scotland Squad Day Arrives 00:29 The Surprise Selection: Ollie Leatherbarrow 01:56 Do Edinburgh Fans Have a Right to Feel Aggrieved? 05:48 Where Does Duhan van der Merwe Stand? 09:26 Is This Scotland's Deepest Squad Yet? 11:53 Gregor Townsend Interview Begins 15:23 Why Some Edinburgh Players Missed Out 16:47 The Thinking Behind Leatherbarrow's Inclusion 18:17 What About Magnus Bradbury? 19:15 Townsend on Bradbury and Freddie Douglas 21:38 Building Towards the World Cup 24:03 Preparing for New Zealand