Scott Cummings & Kyle Steyn added to Scotland's RWC training squad

Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend today completed the national team’s training squad in preparation for Rugby World Cup 2019, with the selection of uncapped Glasgow Warriors pair Scott Cummings and Kyle Steyn.

Townsend initially named a 42-man squad with space set aside for two players to force their way into contention.

Former Kelvinside Academy pupil, Cummings (22) earned his first professional contract in 2016, having come through the Fosroc Scottish Rugby Academy system. He represented Scotland throughout the age-grades, captaining the U20 side in the 2015 World Championships in Manchester.

Steyn (25) has enjoyed a rapid rise in the past 12 months, first impressing for Scotland 7s in six world series tournaments before forcing his way into Glasgow Warriors’ backline, long before the one-year deal he signed for the 2019/20 season even started.

A former student at the University of Stellenbosch, South African-born Steyn played in the Currie Cup for the Griquas and was named as the side’s captain for their 2018 campaign before joining up with the sevens side.