Scotland Call Up Trio as Crosbie and Mann Drop Out Ahead of Six Nations Clash

🎯 Scotland Squad Update: Changes Ahead of Six Nations Clash Against Wales

📅 Match Details:

• Venue: British Gas Murrayfield
• Date: Saturday, 8 March
• Kick-off: 16:45 GMT

📺 Coverage:

• Watch: BBC One
• Listen: Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Scotland & BBC Sounds
• Live Text Commentary & Highlights: BBC Sport website & app

🏉 Scotland Calls Up Three New Players as Crosbie and Mann Drop Out

Scotland has announced three new call-ups ahead of their upcoming Guinness Men's Six Nations fixture against Wales. Matt Currie, Nathan McBeth, and Ben Muncaster have been drafted into the squad, filling the void created by the injuries of Luke Crosbie and Jack Mann.

👥 New Squad Members: Who Are They?

✔️ Matt Currie (Centre)

• Recalls After Hat-Trick: Currie made a remarkable comeback by scoring a hat-trick for Edinburgh against Munster on Friday, following his recovery from a concussion sustained against Zebre.
• Reason for Selection: His impressive performance and ability to break defensive lines made him a perfect fit for Scotland’s backline.

✔️ Ben Muncaster (Back-Row)

• One Cap Experience: Muncaster, who has already earned one international cap, demonstrated high-level performance during Edinburgh's victory against Munster.
• Squad Support: He has been included to provide cover for the back row following the injuries to Crosbie and Mann.

✔️ Nathan McBeth (Prop)

• Try Scorer: McBeth, who scored a crucial try during Glasgow Warriors game against Ospreys, has also been included.
• Front-Row Depth: His inclusion aims to strengthen the squad’s front row in the upcoming match.

⚠️ Injury Update:

• Luke Crosbie: Sustained an injury during Edinburgh’s game on Friday and has been released for further medical assessment.
• Jack Mann: Suffered a head injury during Glasgow Warriors' game and is now undergoing World Rugby’s concussion protocols.

📉 Scotland's Current Performance:

• Results: Scotland has faced defeats against Ireland and England after their opening-weekend victory against Italy.
• Wales' Standings: Wales currently sits at the bottom of the Six Nations table after facing three consecutive defeats.

💯 Full Scotland Squad To Face Wales:

🔨 Forwards:

• Ewan Ashman, Jamie Bhatti, Gregor Brown, Dave Cherry, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey, Matt Fagerson, Zander Fagerson, Euan Ferrie, Grant Gilchrist, Jonny Gray, Patrick Harrison, Cameron Henderson, Will Hurd, Ewan Johnson, Nathan McBeth, Ben Muncaster, D'Arcy Rae, Jamie Ritchie, Pierre Schoeman, Sam Skinner, Rory Sutherland, Marshall Sykes.

🦁 Backs:

• Fergus Burke, Matt Currie, Jamie Dobie, Darcy Graham, George Horne, Rory Hutchinson, Huw Jones, Tom Jordan, Blair Kinghorn, Stafford McDowall, Cameron Redpath, Arron Reed, Finn Russell, Kyle Rowe, Ollie Smith, Duhan van der Merwe, Ben White.

Note: The upcoming match against Wales will be crucial for Scotland to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive.