Former Scotland and Newcastle Falcons lock Doddie Weir has quickly proven a source of inspiration for Rob Burrow following his diagnosis.
Fly-half Greig Laidlaw said it was an "incredibly hard" decision to retire from international rugby.
After making 55 appearances in a six-year international career, Tommy Seymour has retired from Scotland duty.
John Barclay, a veteran of 76 caps, will continue his rugby career but has opted to step away from Scotland duty.
Danny Wilson will replace Dave Rennie when the Glasgow Warriors head coach takes the Australia job.
South Africa can enjoy the status of world champions for the next four years and in 2020 will play matches with Scotland and Georgia.
Scottish Rugby will not challenge the punishment handed out by World Rugby last week.
Scottish Rugby will not challenge the punishment handed out by World Rugby last week.
Scottish Rugby will consider its options, which may include arbitration, after being sanctioned by World Rugby.
The row between Scottish Rugby and World Rugby rumbles on with the former querying misconduct charges brought by the latter.
The Scottish Rugby Union faces a hearing after comments made about the potential impact of Typhoon Hagibis at the Rugby World Cup.
Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw faces a big decision over his future after the team's painful exit from the Rugby World Cup against Japan.
Japan found motivation amid the terrible impact of Typhoon Hagibis as they reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.
Japan raised the spirits of the host nation on a weekend that will be remembered for such contrasting reasons.
Hosts Japan powered through to the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup for the first time, sending Scotland home after a Yokohama thriller
Sunday's Pool A fixture in Yokohama was under threat of cancellation due to the severe storm, but it will take place.