Six in for Scotland as Russell to be monitored ahead of France


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 19 Feb 2019

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Scotland v Ireland - BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Britain - February 9, 2019 Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend before the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has included six new players in his squad for the Six Nations clash against France in Paris on Saturday, with flyhalf Finn Russell to be assessed through the week.

Russell was forced off with a head injury before halftime playing for Racing 92 on Sunday and will be monitored for symptoms of concussion.

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