Italy fightback stuns Scotland
Louis Lynagh scored a try on debut as Italy clawed back from a six-point first-half deficit to beat Scotland in the Six Nations at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
Louis Lynagh scored a try on debut as Italy clawed back from a six-point first-half deficit to beat Scotland in the Six Nations at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
Scotland scrumhalf George Horne has been handed a surprise start for Saturday’s Six Nations clash in Italy, with regular No 9 Ben White not even in the matchday-23.
Scotland centre Huw Jones said on Wednesday he had been “tempted” by a possible move to France before deciding to continue his club rugby career with Glasgow.
Veteran scrum anchor WP Nel is one of three players to fall out of the Scotland squad to face Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Duhan van der Merwe, like Cheslin Kolbe, has built his reputation as one of the best wingers in international rugby by tormenting England, writes MARK KEOHANE.
One of Edinburgh and Scotland’s leading finishers faces a spell on the sidelines after being told he requires groin surgery, and will play no part in the Six Nations.
English prop Max Lahiff says it is “nonsensical rubbish” that Duhan van der Merwe wouldn’t start for the Springboks ahead of either Cheslin Kolbe or Kurt-Lee Arendse.
French giants Montpellier are reported to be confident of completing a move for an ex-Stormers midfield superstar.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend hailed Duhan van der Merwe’s “really special” hat-trick after the winger rewrote the record books in a Six Nations win over England on Saturday.
Duhan van der Merwe wrecked England with a superb hat-trick of tries as Scotland came from behind to win the Six Nations clash at Murrayfield on Saturday.