Promising Manx rugby forward Phil Cringle has been handed a starting spot for Scotland in their upcoming under-20 Six Nations clash with Italy
The 18-year-old from Ballabeg will line up at tight-head prop on Friday, having seemingly done enough to impress the coaches against England last week.
He came on at half time in that match, his international debut, and played the whole of the second half.
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