Edinburgh Rugby assistant coach, Nick Scrivener, was named Scotland A assistant coach for the the side's match against Tonga at Netherdale on Friday 20 November (kick-off 7.30pm) - admission is free. 

Glasgow Warriors’ Sean Lineen has been appointed as Scotland A head coach – succeeding Andy Robinson – for the match while fellow Warriors' coach Shade Munro will continue as the A’s assistant coach to complete the IRB Nations Cup winner’s management team.

Lineen said: “I’ve been involved with Scotland and Scotland A for a number of years so I’m delighted to be appointed as the head coach. International rugby presents a fantastic challenge for coaches and the players in a very exciting team given some of the quality young Scottish players coming through the ranks.

“It’s great that the game is being played in the Borders – home of some knowledgeable and vocal rugby supporters who will really want to come out in numbers to see a quality Scotland A side.

“Most of the Tongans play their club rugby in Europe – especially in France. They have some tremendous athletes and world-class players in the team including Toulouse number eight Finau Maka, who made a big impact in the 2007 World Cup, where they narrowly missed out on the quarter-finals.

“We’ll play a good brand of rugby, a real running game that will excite and challenge the players and get the crowd behind us.”

He said: “Being part of the Scotland A team is a great opportunity for me to work with other players and staff.

“Rob Moffat [Edinburgh Rugby head coach] often speaks about the Borders as a traditional stronghold and its passionate support, so I’m expecting it to be a fantastic occasion.”