Southwell ruled out for Scotland’s last tangle in Paris

SCOTLAND full-back Hugo Southwell will miss the final game of the Six Nations Championship against France in Paris on Saturday because of a shoulder injury suffered in the 19-18 defeat by Ireland at Murrayfield.

Southwell suffered the injury to his left shoulder during the first half against Ireland and will be out of action for up to three months following surgery.

Southwell’s colleague, Scott Murray believes Scotland’s forwards must provide a better platform for their much-maligned backs to express themselves in Paris.