Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called up five players ahead of the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations. Euan Ferrie, Cameron Henderson, Ewan Johnson, Alexander Masibaka and Ollie Smith join the squad for the match against Italy. Masibaka replaces Josh Bayliss, who sustained a groin injury. The announcement follows a string of injuries to key players, including Sione Tuipulotu, Dylan Richardson and Scott Cummings.
SCOTLAND HEAD COACH Gregor Townsend has called up five players ahead of the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations when Scotland take on Italy at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.
Masibaka will replace Josh Bayliss in the squad, who sustained a groin injury playing for Bath in their victory over Sale Sharks. He will remain with Bath for further assessment to determine exact timescales. Uncapped Euan Ferrie was a member of the URC winning Glasgow Warriors squad last season and has previously trained with the national team.
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