Scotland leave out Van der Merwe, Kinghorn & Graham
Summary
Scotland's rugby team has made unexpected omissions by leaving out top players Duhan van der Merwe, Blair Kinghorn, and Darcy Graham from their starting lineup against Italy in the Six Nations opener. Coach Gregor Townsend selected other players for the match, taking place in Rome.Key Facts
- Duhan van der Merwe, Blair Kinghorn, and Darcy Graham are not in the starting team for Scotland's match against Italy.
- Coach Gregor Townsend chose Tom Jordan, Kyle Steyn, and Jamie Dobie for the back positions.
- Jamie Dobie will make his first start in a Six Nations game.
- The match between Scotland and Italy will occur in Rome.
- Grant Gilchrist partners with Scott Cummings in the second row.
- Ewan Ashman is chosen as hooker, supported by props Pierre Schoeman and Zander Fagerson.
- Finn Russell and Ben White are the selected half-backs for the game.
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