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Laidlaw returns to Gloucester after injuring ankle
By Matthew Scott
Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has returned to Gloucester to have an ankle injury examined after he limped out of Sunday's Six Nations defeat to France.
Laidlaw was forced off in the 24th minute of a physical encounter in Paris that resulted in five Scots being laid low.
The 31-year-old was pictured leaving the Stade de France on crutches wearing a protective boot and Scotland coach Vern Cotter faces an anxious wait to see if the scrum-half will be fit to face Wales in two weeks' time.
Back-rowers John Barclay and his replacement John Hardie have both entered HIA assessments after picking up head knocks in the 22-16 defeat. Alex Dunbar and Fraser Brown are also having head injuries monitored.
Josh Strauss "will require further care and assessment" after injuring his side.
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How about a SH type of Champions Cup? I'm not going to repeat the whole response here, but did write what I think would be good. Not only for NZ, but all of the SH. I would however love to hear your thoughts on such a competition
Go to commentsCan’t really complain about those scores. Individually, too many were off their best and went missing in big, match defining moments. Collectively, the team often looked muddled and lacked cool-headed, leadership especially in the final quarter of games. This was further compounded by a quality drop-off from the bench.
Calls for Borthwick’s dismissal have grown increasingly louder with each passing game as he has been shown to be tactically and selectively subpar. His position is now in the balance and I don’t believe he’ll be kept on unless England fix their defensive issues and beat at least one of Ireland, France or Scotland in the 6Ns, which on the latest showing looks increasingly unlikely.
Couple of returning players in Chessum and Mitchell coupled with a stronger bench, might give England fans a few reasons to remain optimistic.
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