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Allan Dell has been called into Scotland's Six Nations training squad. Imag: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Allan Dell replaces Jamie Bhatti in Scotland Six Nations squad

31 January 2022 David Barnes 5

Josh Bayliss has remained at Bath to continue his recovery from concussion while Sean Maitland has returned to Saracens …

Sean Maitland has been called into Scotland's Six Nations training squad. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Sean Maitland called up to Scotland’s Six Nations training camp

25 January 2022 David Barnes 9

Duhan van der Merwe and Kyle Rowe missing due to ‘illness’, while Josh Bayliss has a concussion …

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Could this be Warren Gatland’s 36 man Lions squad?

4 May 2021 Iain Morrison 25

Hopes are high for a bumper crop of Scots on this summer’s Lions tour to South Africa, but Warren Gatland is a pragmatist
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Head coach Gregor Townsend played stand-off the last time Scotland won in Paris. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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France v Scotland: Gregor Townsend wants his team to ‘fight fire with fire’

24 March 2021 David Barnes 3

Loss of Sean Maitland is disappointing but it could have been much worse says coach …

Finn Russell says both teams will want to put on a. show when France host Scotland on Friday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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France v Scotland: Finn Russell ready to put everything on the line in Paris

23 March 2021 David Barnes 4

Scotland’s talismanic stand-off expecting an exciting and entertaining conclusion to the Six Nations …

Sean Maitland will not be in the Scotland team which takes on France in Paris this Friday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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UPDATED: France v Scotland: Sean Maitland and Jonny Gray miss out on Paris trip

22 March 2021 David Barnes 40

Seven of the nine players who have been dropped from the squad play for English clubs …

Duhan van der Merwe on his way to scoring his second try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Italy: Scotland player ratings

20 March 2021 The Offside Line Team 2

Hamish Watson, Huw Jones and Dave Cherry shine in record win for the hosts …

Cameron Redpath has a neck injury. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Wales: injury update from Gregor Townsend

11 February 2021 David Barnes 3

Head coach hopes that Jamie Ritchie and Sean Maitland will be back for France game but prognosis on Cameron Redpath not so clear …

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has dry Sutherland and Scott Cummings on hand as he attempts to escape Maro Itoje. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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England v Scotland: Scotland player ratings

7 February 2021 The Offside Line Team 14

Plenty of high marks after historic Calcutta Cup win at Twickenham …

Tim Swinson has been handed a four week, ban with three-weeks suspended, following his involvement in the Barbarians Covid safety breach. Image: Craig Watson
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Sean Maitland and Tim Swinson sanctioned for Barbarians Covid breach

8 December 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Sean Maitland and Tim Swinson sanctioned for Barbarians Covid breach

Scottish pair were amongst group of 13 players who left team hotel without authorisation …

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