Scotland’s squad gears up for the weekend’s Calcutta Cup showdown against England with an infusion of experience, welcoming Magnus Bradbury, Blair Kinghorn, WP Nel, and Hamish Watson back into the fold along with Scarlets and former Gloucester lock Alex Craig.
Josh Bayliss leaves the squad due to concussion while Javan Sebastian and Ross McCann also step out, with McCann back to the GB Sevens squad ready to face down Antoine Dupont.
Alex Craig fills the void left by Richie Gray’s injury, while WP Nel’s recovery strengthens the front row depth, stepping in for Sebastian and battling with Elliot Millar-Mills for the backup tighthead berth.
As the team prepares for the visit of a much improved England, Darcy Graham remains sidelined with a groin injury for now but Kinghorn will be a welcome boost for the back three.
Updated Scotland squad for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations:
Forwards: Ewan Ashman, Magnus Bradbury, Jamie Bhatti, Alex Craig, Andy Christie, Scott Cummings, Jack Dempsey, Rory Darge, Grant Gilchrist, Matt Fagerson, Zander Fagerson, Alec Hepburn, Johnny Matthews, Elliot Millar-Mills, WP Nel, Jamie Ritchie, Pierre Schoeman, Sam Skinner, George Turner, Hamish Watson, Glen Young. Backs: Ben Healy, George Horne, Rory Hutchinson, Huw Jones, Blair Kinghorn, Stafford McDowall, Harry Paterson, Ali Price, Cameron Redpath, Arron Reed, Kyle Rowe, Finn Russell, Kyle Steyn, Ross Thompson, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe, Ben White
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