Update From Scotland Camp
Six Scotland players will require further medical assessment from injuries sustained in yesterday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship loss to Ireland at Murrayfield. Scotland team doctor James Robson reported today that among the forwards lock Richie Gray had a knee strain; his second-row partner, captain Alastair Kellock had hand bruising and a neck strain; and flanker John Barclay had a knee contusion (read on for the full update). Scotland’s Kelly Brown to appear on STVFollowing last night’s Oscar success of ‘The King’s Speech’, Scotland back-row Kelly Brown will appear on STV’s ‘The Hour’ show (5pm-6pm) to speak about the work he has undertaken with regard to his stammer. Six Scotland players will require further medical assessment from injuries sustained in yesterday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship loss to Ireland at Murrayfield. Scotland team doctor James Robson reported today that among the forwards lock Richie Gray had a knee strain; his second-row partner, captain Alastair Kellock had hand bruising and a neck strain; and flanker John Barclay had a knee contusion. In the backs stand-off Ruaridh Jackson had calf bruising; centre Sean Lamont had bruising to his shoulders and upper body; and full-back Chris Paterson had shoulder bruising. Dr Robson added: “We will be closely monitoring all players over the next 48 hours but at this juncture none of the injuries is giving us any serious cause for concern. Scotland’s Kelly Brown to appear on STVFollowing last night’s Oscar success of ‘The King’s Speech’, Scotland back-row Kelly Brown will appear on STV’s ‘The Hour’ show (5pm-6pm) to speak about the work he has undertaken with regard to his stammer. For more information and to buy tickets for Scotland’s next RBS 6 Nations match at home against Italy on Saturday 19 March (kick-off 2.30pm) visit www.scottishrugby.org.