Scotland vs Romania Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup | Pool Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Scotland vs Romania on and what time does it start? Scotland vs Romania will take place on Saturday 30th September, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Scotland vs Romania taking place? Scotland vs Romania will take place at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, France
Where can I get tickets for Scotland vs Romania? Click here for the latest ticket information for Scotland vs Romania
What channel is Scotland vs Romania on in the UK? Scotland vs Romania will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream Scotland vs Romania in the UK? Scotland vs Romania can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
SCOTLAND
Starting 15: Ollie Smith, Darcy Graham, Chris Harris, Cameron Redpath, Kyle Steyn, Ben Healy, Ali Price, Matt Fagerson, Hamish Watson, Luke Crosbie, Grant Gilchrist, Sam Skinner, Javan Sebastian, Ewan Ashman, Jamie Bhatti
Replacements: Huw Jones, Blair Kinghorn, George Horne, Rory Darge, Scott Cummings, WP Nel, Rory Sutherland, Johnny Matthews
ROMANIA
Starting 15: Marius Simionescu, Sioeli Lama, Jason Tomane, Fonovai Tangimana, Taliauli Sikuea, Alin Conache, Gabriel Rupanu, Cristian Chirica, Dragos Ser, Florian Rosu, Stefan Iancu, Adrian Motoc, Gheorghe Gajion, Robert Irimescu, Alexandru Savin
Replacements: Florin Bardasu, Iulian Hartig, Costel Burtila, Marius Iftimiciuc, Damian Stratila, Florin Surugiu, Tudor Boldor, Nicholas Onutu
THE LOWDOWN
SCOTLAND
Scotland were impressive winners against Tonga last time out and will fancy their chances of securing another big victory against Romania. It is still unlikely that the Scots will advance to the knockout stages but they will stay in the hunt with a win in this game.
ROMANIA
Romania have suffered huge losses in back-to-back matches, going down 76-0 to South Africa on the back of their 82-8 defeat to Ireland. It is hard to see them getting close to Scotland in this game and they will view it as an achievement if they can avoid being nilled for a second game in succession.
THE PREDICTION
Scotland have the chance to run up a big score as they take on Romania. With 158 points conceded in their two games to date, the Romanians have it all to do here and with the Scots likely to give the ball some air in an effort to amass some points, it is hard to see beyond another one-sided defeat for Romania.
BETTING TIP: Scotland -55
