Matt Fagerson

A mainstay of Scotland's back row, Matt Fagerson has long been valued for the balance and consistency he brings to the loose forwards. Born on 16 July 1998, he has earned a regular role in the national squad through years of dependable performances, featuring across multiple Six Nations campaigns and travelling to the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Fagerson's game is built on strong ball-carrying, a high work rate at the breakdown and robust defence, allowing him to provide crucial go-forward ball while shouldering a heavy defensive workload. Comfortable at number eight or blindside flanker, he offers the kind of versatility that helps Scotland fine-tune the balance of their pack. Alongside his brother Zander, he has been part of a productive Scottish forward unit at both club and international level. His physicality in contact and willingness to carry into traffic make him a reliable source of momentum, while his defensive reading helps plug gaps around the fringes. Quietly influential rather than flashy, Fagerson remains one of the dependable cornerstones of Scotland's forward effort.