Scots keep Hines in reserve

SCOTLAND head coach Frank Hadden insists Nathan Hines was never going to be fully prepared in time for a start against England in the RBS 6 Nations Championship on Saturday.

The Perpignan lock was widely tipped to be included in the starting XV for the Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield following the suspension of Scott Murray.

But the 31-times capped Hines, who has returned to the international fold after quitting the Scots team a year ago under Matt Williams, will start on the bench.