Stafford McDowall replaces injured captain Sione Tuipulotu at centre for Scotland's opening Six Nations match against Italy.

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations tournament after suffering a chest injury in a major blow to his side's title hopes.

Scotland has been dealt a major blow ahead of the Six Nations with captain Sione Tuipulotu ruled out of the rugby tournament because of injury.

Cam Redpath, the Bath centre, will come into contention later in the tournament. He is nursing an unspecified leg injury but Townsend hopes he will be available for the third match, against England.

Sione Tuipulotu was named as Scotland's captain for the 2025 Six Nations.

Scotland have suffered a significant blow on the eve of their Six Nations campaign, as captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Championship through injury. Tuipulotu sustained a pec injury prior to Glasgow Warriors’ Investec Champions Cup clash with Harlequins last week,

Stafford McDowall will earn his ninth cap for Scotland at inside centre, replacing injured captain Sione Tuipulotu against Italy in the Six Nations opener. The seasoned backline aims for victory with McDowall partnering Huw Jones,

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations after being hurt in training last week, Scottish Rugby said on Monday.

Stafford McDowall will replace injured Sione Tuipulotu at inside centre for Scotland's Six Nations opener against Italy. Coach Gregor Townsend praises McDowall's physicality, while experienced players like Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry return.

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Stafford McDowall, Duhan van der Merwe, Jonny Gray, Dave Cherry all start for Scotland in Six Nations; Scotland begin their campaign at home against Italy on Saturday February 1 (2.15pm kick-off); Gre

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations Championship after being hurt in training last week while lock Scott Cummings’ participation is in doubt after he broke his arm at the weekend,