Devout Murray out of Scots’ opener

THE Scottish Rugby Union have confirmed Euan Murray will sit out Scotland’s opening RBS 6 Nations match because of his religious views.

Devout Christian Murray has decided he can no longer play on Sundays and will miss France’s visit to Murrayfield on February 7.

SRU director of communications, Dominic McKay, said: “Scottish Rugby head coach Andy Robinson has been in discussions with Euan for a number of months and is aware of Euan’s desire to not play on Sundays.