Six Nations Rugby: Grimes axed by Scotland

Newcastle lock Stuart Grimes has been axed from the Scotland side to face Lloyds TSB Six Nations favourites France at Murrayfield.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2002 - 16:44

Newcastle lock Stuart Grimes has been axed from the Scotland side to face Lloyds TSB Six Nations favourites France at Murrayfield.

Grimes has paid the price for a below-par display in the 43-22 defeat by Ireland three weeks ago, as coach Ian McGeechan tries to find the right formula to beat the Grand Slam-chasing French.

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