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Duncan Munn will co-captain Scotland Under-20s against England on Friday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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U20s 6N: Kenny Murray challenges Scots to fight for every inch against England

1 February 2023 David Barnes 5

There are 17 new caps in the away side’s match-day 23 …

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31 January 2023 Stuart Bathgate 3

National assistant coach also gives very positive updates on Stuart Hogg, Duhan van der Merwe and Hamish Watson …

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23 January 2023 Stuart Bathgate 22

Jamie Hodgson called up to training squad as cover for Jonny Gray …

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HAMISH Watson, who has been out of action since sustaining a head injury playing for Scotland against New Zealand last month, is now a doubt for the start of the Six Nations. Edinburgh coach Mike …

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Scotland 5 England 57 STUART BATHGATE @ The DAM Health Stadium AS EXPECTED, Scotland’s Six Nations campaign began with a heavy defeat by the top-ranked team on the planet. Bryan Easson’s side knew they would …

Ben White scored a try on his Scotland debut against England last weekend. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Former England scrum-half Ben White grabs his chance after Scotland switch

8 February 2022 David Barnes 1

Try-scoring international debut against country of his birth on Saturday vindicates decision to switch allegiance …

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Scotland v England: Scotland player ratings

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Scotland v England: Calcutta Cup glory again for heroic hosts

5 February 2022 David Barnes 23

Gregor Townsend’s team make it three wins and a draw from their last five matches against the Auld Enemy …

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