Six Nations: Injury forces Russell out of Scotland squad

Scotland have been forced to make one change to their squad for the Six Nations Championship match with Wales at Murrayfield.

Tue, 13 Feb, 2001 - 15:43

Scotland have been forced to make one change to their squad for the Six Nations Championship match with Wales at Murrayfield.

Saracens' Robert Russell has withdrawn, having aggravated a shoulder injury in training. Edinburgh Reivers hooker Stephen Scott is promoted from the A squad to take his place.

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