Stafford McDowall replaces injured captain Sione Tuipulotu at centre for Scotland's opening Six Nations match against Italy.

The 34-year-old Edinburgh forward’s Test career appeared to be over after he was not selected for a single squad last year.

Gregor Townsend has been speaking to the media after naming his Scotland team to face Italy in Saturday's Six Nations opener ...

Stafford McDowall will replace injured Sione Tuipulotu at inside centre for Scotland's Six Nations opener against Italy. Coach Gregor Townsend praises McDowall's physicality, while experienced players ...

Bordeaux lock Gray, 30, has not featured for the national team since the last time Italy visited Murrayfield on Six Nations duty two years ago.

Ben White will continue his partnership with Russell in the half-backs with Townsend picking a lethal back-three in the form ...

Dave Cherry is a surprise starter for Scotland's Six Nations opener at home to Italy on Saturday. The Edinburgh hooker and Bordeaux lock Jonny Gray both earn their first caps in two years, while ...

Stafford McDowall will earn his ninth cap for Scotland at inside centre, replacing injured captain Sione Tuipulotu against Italy in the Six Nations opener. The seasoned backline aims for victory with ...

Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry is given a surprise start as Stafford McDowall replaces injured captain Sione Tuipulotu at inside centre for Scotland's opening Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday ...

Stafford McDowall will earn a ninth cap at inside centre for Scotland in the place of injured captain Sione Tuipulotu in an otherwise experienced backline to face Italy in their Six Nations opener at ...

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