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COACHES COMMENTS ON SELECTION

In the forwards Ali Rogers comes in to make his first start of the season and Iain Carmichael comes in at hooker for stand in skipper Paul Cairncross who is out with concussion. Jack McLean comes in for talisman Sione Halafihi as he is unavailable.

Easily the most difficult selection in the backs I’ve had to make as Hawks coach due to the quality of player and performances we are seeing in games and training. Thomas Glendinning moves from wing to centre after veteran Kerr Gossman had a good outing in the 2nd XV.

COACHES COMMENTS ON THE MATCH

Musselburgh are usually described as a stuffy team but having reviewed them Graeme has got them playing an exciting brand of rugby while maintaining a hard edge up front. Musselburgh beat us 3 times last season so we are well aware of the challenge that faces us on the weekend and look forward to welcoming them to Balgray.