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.
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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.
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Check on the line-ups and our calls for the weekend’s matches below.
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