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Duhan van der Merwe came onto a game after a tricky first half for Scotland versus Wales. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Wales: Scotland player ratings

12 February 2023 The Offside Line Team 37

An imperfect 10 for Finn Russell, who made mistakes but dominated this rugby match with technical brilliance and some good old-fashioned Scottish swagger …

Duhan van der Merwe scores Scotland's winning try versus England. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

England v Scotland: Scotland player ratings

4 February 2023 The Offside Line Team 16

Duhan van der Merwe, Finn Russell and George Turner are top rated on another red letter day for Scotland at Twickenham …

Huw Jones has been given the nod ahead of defensive stalwart Chris Harris at outside-centre. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

England v Scotland preview: will fortune favour Townsend’s brave selection calls?

4 February 2023 David Barnes 8

Head coach has rolled the dice ahead of Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham …

Gregor Townsend named the Scotland team to face England on Saturday this [Thursday] morning. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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6N: England v Scotland: Gregor Townsend explains some of his big selection calls

2 February 2023 David Barnes Comments Off on 6N: England v Scotland: Gregor Townsend explains some of his big selection calls

Calcutta Cup match came a week too early for Zander Fagerson and Hamish Watson …

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Edinburgh v Castres: three changes to home team for Champions Cup clash

16 December 2022 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Edinburgh v Castres: three changes to home team for Champions Cup clash

EDINBURGH coach Mike Blair has made three changes to his starting line-up for tomorrow’s Champions Cup match at home to Castres – two up front and one behind the scrum. The only alteration to the …

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Edinburgh Rugby

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 …

Luke Crosbie in action for Edinburgh. Image: ©Craig Watson
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh v Ulster: ten changes to home line-up for crucial clash

29 April 2022 Stuart Bathgate 3

MIKE Blair has changed two-thirds of his team for tomorrow night’s crunch URC game against Ulster, bringing back a number of key players who were rested from last week’s lacklustre win against Zebre. After a …

WP Nel will miss Edinburgh's European Challenge Cup match against Bath on Saturday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Edinburgh prop WP Nel to miss Bath match due to three-week suspension

13 April 2022 David Barnes 6

He can be back in two weeks if he competes a World Rugby training course …

WP Nel. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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WP Nel cited for allegedly striking an opponent on the head

12 April 2022 David Barnes 8

Prop could miss a number of crucial games for Edinburgh in the European Challenge Cup and United Rugby Championship if found guilty …

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Scotland quartet return to Edinburgh ranks for South Africa double-header

21 March 2022 Stuart Bathgate 3

EDINBURGH coach Mike Blair has welcomed back four Scotland internationals to his squad for the URC double-header in South Africa, but will have to do without other key members of the national squad. Mark Bennett, …

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