Scotland’s Test vs Georgia to be hosted under Friday night floodlights

Scotland’s Test vs Georgia to be hosted under Friday night floodlights

Scotland have confirmed that their final Summer Test before the Rugby World Cup in Japan will be hosted under Friday night floodlights at BT Murrayfield for the first time in the team’s history.

"It’s really exciting to finalise the details of our last Test before we leave for the Rugby World Cup," commented Scotland Head Coach, Gregor Townsend.

"Historically night games at BT Murrayfield are very special occasions so I expect it’ll be a great send-off for the team who will then have a full weekend to spend with their families before leaving for the World Cup three days later [9 September]."

Scotland’s 2019 summer series features two pairs of back-to-back fixtures against France and Georgia.

The schedule begins away against France on Saturday 17 August, before hosting a return fixture against Les Bleus at BT Murrayfield a week later (Saturday 24 August).

The first leg of the doubleheader against Georgia follows on Saturday 31 August, where Scotland will be the first Tier 1 nation to face the Lelos on home soil at the Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi.

2019 Summer Test schedule


Saturday 17 August: France v Scotland; Venue TBC (kick-off TBC)
Saturday 24 August: Scotland v France; BT Murrayfield (kick-off TBC)
Saturday 31 August: Georgia v Scotland; Dinamo Arena (kick-off TBC)
Friday 6 September: Scotland v Georgia; BT Murrayfield (kick-off TBC)

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