Scotland's rugby team is gearing up for a pivotal encounter this Sunday as they welcome Argentina to a sold-out Murrayfield. Following a heartbreakingly narrow defeat to New Zealand, Gregor Townsend's men are under pressure to secure a victory to build momentum for the rest of their autumn campaign.
Match Details and How to Watch
The highly anticipated Scotland vs Argentina Test match is scheduled for Sunday, 16 November 2025. The action gets underway at 3:10 PM GMT at the iconic Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.
For fans in the United Kingdom, the exclusive broadcaster for the game is TNT Sports 1. Their live coverage begins at 2:30 PM GMT, offering a full build-up to the main event. If you prefer to stream the match, a live feed will be available via the discovery+ platform.
Team News and Key Selections
In a significant boost for the home side, star fly-half Finn Russell has been declared fit and will start. Scotland's coaching staff have made just one alteration to the starting XV that came so close to making history against the All Blacks.
Rory Darge earns a promotion from the bench to start on the openside flank, with Matt Fagerson making way. There is also a welcome return for powerhouse winger Duhan van der Merwe, who is named among the substitutes after being omitted last week.
Argentina, fresh from a commanding 52-point performance against Wales, have shuffled their pack. The Pumas see Juan Cruz Mallia start at full-back to mark his 50th international cap. Rodrigo Isgro and Matias Moroni also come into the backline, while Pedro Rubiolo and Santiago Grondona add fresh legs to the pack's back five. Notably, the experienced Pablo Matera and playmaker Santiago Carreras will begin the match on the bench.
Confirmed Line-Ups
Scotland XV: 1. Pierre Schoeman, 2. Ewan Ashman, 3. D’Arcy Rae; 4. Scott Cummings, 5. Grant Gilchrist; 6. Gregor Brown, 7. Rory Darge, 8. Jack Dempsey; 9. Ben White, 10. Finn Russell; 11. Kyle Steyn, 12. Sione Tuipulotu, 13. Rory Hutchinson, 14. Darcy Graham; 15. Blair Kinghorn.
Replacements: 16. George Turner, 17. Nathan McBeth, 18. Elliot Millar Mills, 19. Josh Bayliss, 20. Matt Fagerson; 21. Jamie Dobie, 22. Tom Jordan, 23. Duhan van der Merwe.
Argentina XV: 1. Mayco Vivas, 2. Julian Montoya (capt.), 3. Pedro Delgado; 4. Guido Petti, 5. Pedro Rubiolo; 6. Santiago Grondona, 7. Juan Martin Gonzalez, 8. Joaquin Oviedo; 9. Simon Benitez Cruz, 10. Geronimo Prisciantelli; 11. Mateo Carreras, 12. Santiago Chocobares, 13. Matias Moroni, 14. Rodrigo Isgro; 15. Juan Cruz Mallia.
Replacements: 16. Ignacio Ruiz, 17. Thomas Gallo, 18. Francisco Coria Marchetti, 19. Efrain Elias, 20. Pablo Matera; 21. Agustin Moyano, 22. Santiago Carreras, 23. Justo Piccardo.
A Must-Win Fixture for Scotland
This match represents a critical juncture for Scotland. After letting a potential first-ever win over New Zealand slip through their fingers in the final moments, the team must now regroup quickly. With only Tonga remaining in their autumn schedule, a strong performance and a positive result against a dangerous Argentina side are essential to send a message of genuine progress.
The Pumas, however, arrive with confidence soaring after their eight-try demolition of Wales. Despite what their coach Felipe Contepomi described as a mixed and error-ridden display, their attacking threat was undeniable. This sets the stage for a thrilling rugby international at a packed Murrayfield, where Scotland's resolve will be tested to the limit.
