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Gregor Townsend named a 40-man Six Nations training squad at lunchtime today [Tuesday]. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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10 takeaways from Gregor Townsend’s Six Nations squad announcement

17 January 2023 David Barnes 13

Scotland head coach confirms that he is not actively looking for a new job and explains the selection of 31-year-old England cap Ruaridh McConnochie …

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Edinburgh Rugby

Hamish Watson touch and go for start of Six Nations

20 December 2022 Stuart Bathgate 9

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 …

Jack Dempsey starts at No 8 for Scotland against Argentina on Saturday. Image: Craig Watson
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Scotland v Argentina: Gregor Townsend opts for continuity in final Autumn Test

17 November 2022 David Barnes 11

Gregor Townsend makes just two enforced changes to starting XV with Jonny Gray and Jack Dempsey starting …

Callum Hunter Hill played 19 games for Edinburgh over three season before joining Saracens ahead of the 2019-20 season. Image: ©Craig Watson
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Scotland v Argentina: Hamish Watson and Rory Sutherland ruled out

14 November 2022 David Barnes 18

Saracens second-row Callum Hunter-Hill receives a call-up while Richie Gray faces a disciplinary hearing …

Duhan van der Merwe was a powerful presence on the wing for Scotland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v New Zealand: Scotland player ratings

14 November 2022 David Barnes 24

Hosts register their best performance of the Autumn but it’s not enough to secure a first ever win over All Blacks …

Scotland winger Darcy Graham was official man-of-the-match versus Fiji. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Fiji: Scotland player ratings

6 November 2022 The Offside Line Team 23

A frustrating match for Gregor Townsend’s side …

Scotland loose-head Pierre Schoeman is tackled by James Slipper of Australia. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Australia: Scotland player ratings

30 October 2022 David Barnes 24

If you don’t take you chances in Test match rugby then you are not going to win games …

Blair Kinghorn will wear the No 10 jersey for Edinburgh versus the DHL Stormers tomorrow [Staurday] lunchtime. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Stormers v Edinburgh: Blair Kinghorn to belatedly make first start of season

30 September 2022 David Barnes 5

Stuart McInally, Hamish Watson, Nick Haining and Ben Vellacott also added to starting XV …

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Bulls v Edinburgh: Mike Blair brings back the big guns

23 September 2022 Stuart Bathgate 1

MIKE Blair has made seven changes to his team to face the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld tomorrow, strengthening his squad considerably compared to the one selected for last week’s win over the Dragons. The three …

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Michael Todd expects big step up from Edinburgh against the Bulls

20 September 2022 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Michael Todd expects big step up from Edinburgh against the Bulls

New defence coach believes there is room for improvement in the contact area when his team take on the South African side on Saturday …

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