ROME : Losing captain Sione Tuipulotu to injury is a blow to Scotland’s Six Nations hopes but coach Gregor Townsend believes it will offer the chance for others to make an impact.Tuipulotu was ruled out of the tournament after being hurt last week with Scottish Rugby announcing on Monday that he will un

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Scotland injury blow opens up opportunity for others, insists coach Townsend

Gregor Townsend says Scotland "have to be able to cope with injuries" after losing captain Sione Tuipulotu for the Six Nations.

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Tuipulotu will miss the Six Nations as he needs surgery to repair a pectoral muscle that was damaged in training with Glasgow Warriors.

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Losing captain Sione Tuipulotu to injury is a blow to Scotland's Six Nations hopes but coach Gregor Townsend believes it will offer the chance for others to make an impact.

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Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Championship after sustaining a pectoral muscle injury last week.

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Tuipulotu, Scotland’s captain and star centre, must undergo surgery to repair a pectoral muscle that was damaged in training.

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How 'dark horses' Scotland recover from ultimate Six Nations hammer blow and options available

Scotland have suffered a critical blow on the eve of the Six Nations, as skipper Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Championship through injury.

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Sione Tuipulotu OUT! Four potential options to replace the Scotland captain including 'classy' Premiership back

Gregor Townsend insists Scotland have the depth to overcome the devastating loss of Sione Tuipulotu to injury for the entire Guinness Six Nations. Tuipulotu, Scotland’s captain and star centre, must undergo surgery to repair a pectoral muscle that was damaged in training with Glasgow Warriors last week and is not expected to return until later in the season. While one of the game’s most influential players concentrates on recovering in time for …

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