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Townsend picks uncapped Burke, Mann for Scotland's Six Nations clash with Italy


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Published in Sports and Competition on Wednesday, January 15th 2025 at 21:45 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • Scotland coach Gregor Townsend named uncapped New Zealand-born flyhalf Fergus Burke and number eight Jack Mann in his squad for the Six Nations Championship, but experienced trio Kyle Steyn, Adam Hastings and Cameron Redpath are sidelined with injury.

Gregor Townsend, the head coach of Scotland's rugby team, has included uncapped players Elliot Millar-Mills and Arron Reed in his squad for the 2025 Six Nations Championship. This selection comes as part of Townsend's strategy to refresh the team following their recent performance in the Rugby World Cup. The squad also sees the return of experienced players like Richie Gray and Grant Gilchrist, alongside the inclusion of versatile back-rower Jamie Ritchie. Townsend's choices reflect a blend of experience and emerging talent, aiming to build on Scotland's progress and address the challenges posed by the upcoming tournament.

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