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George Horne and Ben Healy are both hoping for their first hit-outs at this World Cup on Sunday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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RWC23: Scotland v Tonga: George Horne and co straining at the leash

20 September 2023 David Barnes 5

Will head coach Gregor Townsend stick or twist when he names his team for potential banana skin clash …

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend discusses his team selection for World Cup opener against South Africa. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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RWC23: South Africa v Scotland: Gregor Townsend explains World Cup opener selection

8 September 2023 David Barnes 1

Head coach back Zander Fagerson to hit the ground running on return from suspension …

Duhan van de Merwe scored two tries for Scotland in their last World Cup warm-up match versus Georgia. Photo credit should read: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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RWC23: Scotland v Georgia: Scotland player ratings

27 August 2023 David Barnes 6

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Consistency has been key to Edinburgh man’s late rise to prominence …

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RWC23: Scotland v France preview: Ewan Ashman praises ‘natural leader’ Finn Russell

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Former Sale man, who will join Edinburgh next season, knows that World Cup selection is on the line …

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Ewan Ashman signs for Edinburgh

6 April 2023 Stuart Bathgate 12

SCOTLAND hooker Ewan Ashman will join Edinburgh from Sale Sharks this summer on a four-year deal. The 23-year-old, who made his Test debut in 2021 and now has seven caps, previously spent brief spells on …

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Steve Diamond to take over as Edinburgh head coach

9 March 2023 David Barnes 25

Former Sale Sharks and Worcester Warriors director of rugby to join capital outfit until at least the end of the season …

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Scotland v Fiji: Scotland player ratings

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Glasgow v Dragons: McKay and Miotti to debut as Ashman recalled by Sale

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Scotland hooker managed less than a week of training before being called back by English Premiership side as injury cover …

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