Scotland name their side for the second round of Nations Championship action against South Africa, with fly-half Finn Russell returning after recovering from a calf injury. Multiple reports say Russell is fit to start at fly half, returning to the starting XV for the match at Loftus Versfeld. The BBC and several other outlets describe Russell as a key player who is available after the injury layoff, while The Independent and Yahoo Sports similarly state he has recovered from his calf problem and will play from the outset. The Citizen adds that his return is part of changes to Scotland’s starting lineup, describing it as one of three alterations to the team. The South African also reports that Russell’s name is included in Scotland’s starting team for the contest against the Springboks on Saturday. Across the coverage, the central points are consistent: Russell is back from injury, he starts at fly half, and Scotland’s team is selected for the Nations Championship match in South Africa’s venue.
Finn Russell returns as Scotland name team to face South Africa
Scotland name their side for the second round of Nations Championship action against South Africa, with fly-half Finn Russell returning after recovering from a calf injury. Multiple reports say Russel...
- Finn Russell returns to Scotland’s squad after recovering from a calf injury.
- Russell is named to start at fly half for Scotland.
- The match is Scotland’s Nations Championship fixture against South Africa.
- The game is played at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
- At least one report says Russell’s return is among several changes to Scotland’s starting XV.
Finn Russell returns to the Scotland team for their Nations Championship match against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
2 hours agoThe British & Irish Lions flyhalf returns from injury as one of three changes to the starting XV.
3 hours agoStar fly-half Finn Russell is fit to start for Scotland against South Africa in the second round of Nations Championship action.
3 hours agoStar fly-half Finn Russell is fit to start for Scotland against South Africa in the second round of Nations Championship action.
4 hours agoRussell has recovered from a calf injury to start at fly half
4 hours agoRussell has recovered from a calf injury to start at fly half
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