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Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell withdraw from Scotland squad for Italy game

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Scotland's Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell look dejected at full time during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Ireland at BT Murrayfield, on March 12, 2023, in Edinburgh,Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Scotland duo Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell have withdrawn from the squad ahead of Saturday’s final Guinness Six Nations match against Italy.

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The influential pair went off in the closing stages of Sunday’s defeat by Ireland with ankle and knee injuries respectively and are returning to their clubs for treatment.

Edinburgh fly-half Charlie Savala has been called in to the squad, while Josh Bayliss has returned to the group after being released to play for Bath at the weekend.

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It remains to be seen if Richie Gray will be fit for this weekend’s match at BT Murrayfield. The 33-year-old lock was forced off after just six minutes on Sunday with suspected rib damage. He has remained with the squad for the time being, raising hopes that he might be available to face Italy.

A statement on Monday from Scottish Rugby read: “Stuart Hogg sustained an ankle injury and will be unavailable for this weekend’s match against Italy. He will return to his club in due course for further management of this injury.

“Finn Russell suffered an injury to one of his knee ligaments. He will return to Racing 92 to continue his rehabilitation.

“Richie Gray sustained an injury during the Ireland match and will remain with the squad to be continued to be assessed by medics.”

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IkeaBoy 2 hours ago
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Pretty sure he split the posts. Then reminded the opposition physio that he's an insult to humanity.


Munster lost. Jack won.

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IkeaBoy 2 hours ago
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I'd say friendly banter, sledging or a bit of craic is part of combat sport.


Rolling around like a used tampon for 5 mins to prevent an opponent taking their kick, ain't sledging.

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Stop it! Now!!!!


I can't handle violent laughter at my age!


Absolute fire.

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IkeaBoy 2 hours ago
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Is the ‘broomstick’ game you refer to the same Irish sport which, in it's original form, pre-dates Christianity? By a thousand years?


I'd hope you don't take international sport for granted.


Your mob got locked out of it for decades.

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JC 2 hours ago
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Hahahaha, greatest cricket era, you mean that game where they’re dressed in private schooled white jumpers and drink tea during the numerous breaks and intervals over hours of monotonous and tedious tip toeing?! Ya, hard men and a tough game! Sledging is part of every team sport no problem with it and players don’t have. When it comes down to kicking penalties or during a penalty shootout in this instance, you should respect the kicker as a player or management and shut up. Some integrity and respect is needed in that case.


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jb 3 hours ago
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To be honest, I have no issue with the sledging although I’d always like it to stop when the final whistle goes. I was delighted after Glasgow’s win over the Stormers to see the great interaction between both sets of players with George Horne and fellow ex Sevens players from the Stormers laughing and obviously loving the post match rugby moment.

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