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Oli Kebble [centre] and Marshall Sykes [left of photo] have been added to Scotland's Six Nations training squad. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Updated: Scotland v France: six in and five out as Townsend adjusts squad for Les Bleus clash

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Cam Redpath is unavailable due to a neck injury …

Gregor Townsend is puttng an inexperienced squad out against Tonga on Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Tonga: Gregor Townsend aims to make a virtue out of a necessity

27 October 2021 David Barnes 1

Head coach back ability and form to override a lack of experience on Saturday …

Gregor Townsend runs the rule over his Scotland squad at training last week. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Georgia: Townsend challenges team to hit the ground running

21 October 2020 David Barnes 3

Head coach says he has named the strongest available team for Autumn Series opener but door is open for Finn Russell to recapture 10 jersey …

Duncan Taylor has picked up a thumb injury. Image: Craig Watson
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Japan v Scotland: Duncan Taylor only injury concern after Russian victory

9 October 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Japan v Scotland: Duncan Taylor only injury concern after Russian victory

Centre got an x-ray on a thumb injury immediately after the match, while head coach Gregor Townsend says he has had no update on typhoon …

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Exeter Chiefs star has played three of his five games for Scotland at flanker but believes second-row is where he can make biggest impact …

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Darcy Graham set to make Scotland debut against Wales in Cardiff

31 October 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on Darcy Graham set to make Scotland debut against Wales in Cardiff

Edinburgh form prompted elevation from outside status to match day squad …

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