Injured Finn Russell out of Scotland's World Cup match with South Africa

Fly-half Finn Russell will miss Scotland’s potentially decisive World Cup clash with South Africa after failing to shake off an ankle knock.

Injured Finn Russell out of Scotland's World Cup match with South Africa

Fly-half Finn Russell will miss Scotland’s potentially decisive World Cup clash with South Africa after failing to shake off an ankle knock.

The influential playmaker has been key to Scotland’s opening two wins over Japan and the United States but remains on crutches after injuring his ankle in Sunday’s victory over the Eagles in Leeds.

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