Italy shock will spur Scots on for Triple Crown shot, says Rory Darge
Scotland co-captain Rory Darge hopes channelling the dejection of a shock defeat to Italy can help topple title-chasing Ireland and clinch an overdue Triple Crown.
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Scotland make two backline changes for Ireland clash
Scotland have made two backline changes in their side for Saturday’s final Six Nations Championship fixture against Ireland in Dublin, with centre Stafford McDowall and scrumhalf Ben White selected to start.
Stafford McDowall and Ben White named in Scotland team to face Ireland
Glasgow centre Stafford McDowall will make his second appearance for Scotland when he starts Saturday's Guinness Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin.
George Horne handed rare Scotland start as Ben White rested for Six Nations game against Italy
Scrum-half George Horne has been handed a surprise start for Scotland's Guinness Six Nations showdown with Italy in Rome on Saturday, with Gregor Townsend making three changes to his starting XV.
Redpath, Horne start for Scotland in Six Nations clash with Italy
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Updated Jamie Ritchie returns for Scotland as England drop Freddie Steward for Calcutta Cup
Jamie Ritchie has been restored to Scotland's starting XV for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup showdown with England, a fortnight after being dropped from the squad altogether for the Guinness Six Nations home defeat by France.
Kinghorn returns to bolster Scotland for England battle
Scotland fullback Blair Kinghorn and wing Kyle Steyn return to the starting lineup to face England in the Six Nations clash at Murrayfield on Saturday, providing a significant boost to a backline marshalled by mercurial flyhalf Finn Russell.
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.