The Trees are down, the stomach has settled. The festive period has came to an end and this weekend Ayr shoot into 2020 action with four games scheduled for tomorrow. The Club XV and Ayr Millbrae are both at Millbrae, starting at 15.00 and 14.00 respectively. The U18s face Stirling County in the Scottish Cup Quarter-final and the Bulls take on Scotland U20s in a training game.
Stuart Fenwick has called upon the help of a smattering of ex-Ayr RFC legends. Former Scotland Hooker Pat MacArthur laces up for the first time in over a year to start at seven. Cammy Taylor, a man who has won it all in pink and black, returns in the midfield and Forwards Coach Stephen Adair is named on the bench. Ross Mccorkindale returns from injury to start at ten, with Andy Morrison shifting to 12. David Young earns the captaincy in the absence of Gregor Henry, and starts at loosehead. (FULL TEAM LISTS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE) The game kicks-off at 15.00 and you can follow the action every step of the way on Twitter @OfficialAyrRFC.Ayr/Millbrae are also in action at home, kicking off at the earlier time of 14.00. They face stiff opposition in GHA 2nd XV.
U18s Head Coach Bryan Crossan has named a strong side for his Scottish Cup quarter-final against Stirling County at Bridgehaugh. The side will enter the match full of confidence after finishing their domestic campaign undefeated. The side includes a raft of potential stars, including three players who have featured for the Club XV this season. The Bulls have a training game against Scotland U20s at Queen Margaret Academy, kicking off at 13.00. The team isn't listed.