Good news for Scots as Petrie fit

Scotland have been given a much-needed piece of good news going into the Six Nations Championship, after back row Jon Petrie's thumb injury was revealed to be less severe than anticipated.

This means the Glasgow player will be fit and ready for the big kick-off in two weeks.

That news comes after a traumatic week for Scottish rugby in the wake of Budge Pountney's controversial retirement, and will be a welcome tonic to coach Ian McGeechan ahead of their opener.