As part of a new series called FAVOURITE XV, on edinburghrugby.org, flanker Scott Newlands sheds some light on a few of his favourite things – from Mongolian restaurants to the motion pictures of Tom Hanks.
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After recovering from an eye injury, Scott has been named amongst the replacements for the visit of Scarlets on Friday evening (26 March, kick off 7.30pm, click here for tickets).
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Full name: Scott William Newlands
Favourite TV Show: Grand Designs
Favourite Film: Forrest Gump
Favourite holiday destination: South of France
Favourite stadium: The Caketin in Wellington because of the atmosphere
Favourite football team: Rangers
Favourite boots: Adidas
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Favourite pre-match meal: Smoked gammon with pasta in a tomato sauce
Favourite post-match drink: A nice glass of Ribena and water
Favourite rugby player of all-time: John Jeffrey; he is my mentor
Favourite car: An Audi R8
Favourite place in Edinburgh: The Hermitage
Favourite restaurant: Khublai Khan's in Leith – it is a Mongolian restaurant
Favourite banter recipient: Geoff Cross because is so eccentric
Favourite music: Anything by Michael Jackson
Favourite all-time Scotsman: Stephen Hendry
