KEO News Wire
Skinner and Fagerson added to Scotland Six Nations squad
Scotland have called up the fit-again Sam Skinner and Matt Fagerson ahead of their clash with Italy in Rome on February 22.
Sam Skinner and Matt Fagerson have been added to Scotland’s Six Nations squad for the rest of the tournament.
Exeter Chiefs second row Skinner and Glasgow Warriors back row Fagerson were not included in Gregor Townsend’s initial squad due to hamstring and rib injuries respectively.
The duo have proved their fitness in impressing showings for their clubs and are in contention to face Italy at the Stadio Olimpico next Saturday.
Skinner missed the Rugby World Cup due to his injury setback, having last featured for his country in a victory over France last August, while 21-year-old Fagerson has not played for Scotland since a hammering of Georgia almost six months ago.
Gloucester second-rower Alex Craig has been released from the squad.
Scotland will be expected to claim a first victory of the tournament in Rome following defeats to Ireland and England.
KEO.co.za News wire is powered by opta
-
Champions Cup2 weeks agoInvestec Champions Cup enjoys record-breaking start to season
-
KEO News Wire7 days agoStormers No 10 Yaqeen Ahmed set for Boks call-up
-
Champions Cup2 weeks agoInvestec Champions Cup: Roadtrip is Bulls & Stormers big test
-
Champions Cup2 weeks agoInvestec Champions Cup: South Africans who rocked in Round 1
-
KEO News Wire7 days agoJP Pietersen gives Sharks belief and bite
-
Champions Cup2 weeks agoBordeaux and Gloucester show South Africa what the Investec Champions Cup can be
-
Champions Cup2 weeks agoBordeaux and Toulouse remain Europe’s biggest threats
-
Champions Cup2 weeks agoInvestec Champions Cup: Bulls & Stormers make their mark as Lions play through grief