Scotland and Italy name teams for 6 Nations opener

Talking points as Scotland begin their Six Nations challenge against Italy
Talking points as Scotland begin their Six Nations challenge against Italy - The Scots are looking to win their opening fixture for the fifth successive campaign.
Cherry, Gray & McDowall start for Scotland against Italy
Dave Cherry and Jonny Gray earn first caps in two years as Stafford McDowall replaces injured captain Sione Tuipulotu at inside centre for Scotland's opening Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday.
Stafford McDowall to partner Huw Jones at centre for Scotland against Italy
Matt Fagerson is at number eight, with flankers Rory Darge (also co-captain) and Jamie Ritchie in the backrow, while Jonny Gray and Grant Gilchrist make up the lock pairing. Hooker Dave Cherry has props Pierre Schoeman and Zander Fagerson either side of him.
Six Nations: Stafford McDowall to partner Huw Jones in Scotland midfield
Stafford McDowall will earn a ninth cap at inside centre for Scotland in the place of injured captain Sione Tuipulotu against Italy on Saturday.
McDowall Steps Up: Scotland's Six Nations Challenge
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 McDowall partnering Huw Jones,
Stafford McDowall to fill Sione Tuipulotu void for Scotland against Italy
Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall will start at inside centre for Scotland against Italy on Saturday in the
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Stafford McDowall replaces injured captain Sione Tuipulotu at centre for Scotland's opening Six Nations match against Italy.
Rugby-Scotland's McDowall to partner Jones at centre against Italy
Scotland's Stafford McDowall will earn a ninth cap at inside centre in place of injured captain Sione Tuipulotu in an ...
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Scotland and Italy name teams for Six Nations opener as Stafford McDowall partners Huw Jones at centre
Stafford McDowall will earn a ninth cap at inside centre for Scotland in the place of injured captain Sione Tuipulotu in an ...
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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 ...
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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 ...