Very lucky for the Scots, the penalty comes off the post, the USA are slow to react and loose it forward. At the scrum USA concede a penalty under the posts.

Another penalty to Scotland but this time Laidlaw points to the sticks

USA are pinged for a late tackle on half way which Laidlaw knocks to the corner. But USA steal the lineout!

Very hot out there at around 95 degrees fahrenheit

Shalom Suniula gets us underway!

Sadly, rugby isn't popular in the United States.

Both sides out on the pitch with anthems in full flow

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this test between USA and Scotland live from Houston. Cotter takes charge of Scotland for the first time after joining from Clermont. He has come out mid-week that high on his list of priorities is to identify his no.1 fly half so all eyes will be on Russell this week with others likely to feature later on in the tour.
USA have rested Manoa after he featured in Northampton's Premierships winning side, but Wyles, Scully and Lavalla all start despite busy European seasons.
With a World Cup just around the corner, both sides will be eager to impress their respective coaches. KO coming up in 5 minutes.

Why is this not on basic cable in America!?

@rugby_store just Tweeted this link to watch the game. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/rugby/watch-scotland-v-usa-eagles-3643893