Content overview: “Ollie Leatherbarrow Earns First Scotland Call-Up for Nations Championship Tests vs New Zea”. Newcastle Falcons back row Ollie Leatherbarrow has received his first Scotland call-up for the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures against New Zealand, Australia and Japan. The uncapped forward has been rewarded for his standout club form, with head coach Gregor Townsend naming him in the squad for the high-profile autumn series. Leatherbarrow, 24, has been a consistent performer in the Gallagher Premiership, known for his physicality and work rate at the breakdown.
His inclusion signals Scotland's intent to blood emerging talent ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The Scots face the All Blacks at Murrayfield on 1 November, followed by Australia on 8 November and Japan on 15 November. With several established back-row options unavailable, Leatherbarrow has a genuine chance to make his Test debut. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.