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Only Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu keeps his place in their starting line-up to face Tonga on Sunday, with coach Gregor Townsend on Friday handing opportunities to fringe players but also including several British & Irish Lions.

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Three uncapped players in expansive Scottish squad

Three uncapped players have been named by Scotland in a 45-man squad for their November internationals, with Sione Tuipulotu returning to captain the team after missing this year's Six Nations.

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Munster stunned as Currie-inspired Edinburgh record rare away win

Munster crumbled to a rare defeat at Virgin Media Park as Matt Currie's hat-trick set Edinburgh up for a famous 34-28 United Rugby Championship win.

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Experienced trio return for Scotland ahead of England showdown

Scotland have been boosted by the return from injury of fullback Blair Kinghorn and prop WP Nel for their Six Nations Championship clash with England at Murrayfield on Saturday, while there is also a recall for flanker Hamish Watson.

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Champions Cup round-up: Holders La Rochelle lose again

Champions Cup holders La Rochelle suffered an agonising defeat against the Stormers in Cape Town – their second successive loss of the tournament – following a late Andre-Hugo Venter try that Manie Libbok converted to secure a 21-20 verdict.

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Dragons v Bristol Bears live: Latest score and updates

The Dragons take on Bristol Bears tonight as a host of new faces make their debuts for the Welsh side at Rodney Parade. Wales international Ross Moriarty is also named on the bench on his return from injury.

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Worcester Warriors’ released Welsh flanker training with Bristol Bears

Highly regarded Welsh flanker Sam Lewis made was named in Bristol Bears 36-man squad which travelled out to France to take on Brive in pre-season on Friday night.