Russell and Hogg rested for Scotland's summer tour
Gregor Townsend has revealed that out-half Finn Russell and captain Stuart Hogg have been excused from Scotland's summer tour in order to prevent burnout ahead of next year’s World Cup.
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Taking summer off ‘best thing’ for Scotland pair Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell
Gregor Townsend has revealed that talisman Finn Russell and captain Stuart Hogg have been excused from Scotland’s summer tour in order to prevent burnout ahead of next year’s World Cup.
Hogg, Russell out of Scotland squad for South America tour
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg and key playmaker Finn Russell were both left out of a 40-man squad announced on Wednesday for an upcoming tour of South America.
Scotland name tour party for South America tests
EDINBURGH : Grant Gilchrist will captain a 40-man Scotland squad for a month-long tour to South America, coach Gregor Townsend announced on Wednesday.
No Stuart Hogg or Finn Russell in Scotland squad for South America tour
Captain Stuart Hogg and talisman Finn Russell have been left out of Scotland’s 40-man squad for their summer tour to South America.
Hamish Watson on winning in South Africa and why Edinburgh are in good shape for Stormers test in Cape Town
Three trips to South Africa in under a year won’t do much for his carbon footprint but Hamish Watson is hoping his experience of winning in the republic can help Edinburgh take a major step forward in their development under Mike Blair.
Hamish Watson on why Edinburgh are in good shape for Stormers test in Cape Town
The capital side landed in Cape Town last weekend to prepare for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship quarter-final with the Stormers. With a full week to acclimatise, Edinburgh feel like they are in good shape and they are buoyed by memories of their victory over the Sharks in Durban in April when they became the first European team to win a URC match in South Africa.
Pierre Schoeman and Hamish Watson absences explained as Edinburgh chase Euro semi-final
In trying to reach their first European semi-final in seven years Edinburgh have put faith in their wider squad to overcome Wasps.