Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made five changes to his starting lineup for the upcoming Six Nations clash against France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield
Fiji will stage their home fixtures in the inaugural Nations Championship in Cardiff, Liverpool and Edinburgh, for the Nations Championship clashes against Wales, England and Scotland respectively.
France climbed above England in the latest World Rugby rankings after another strong Six Nations performance, while Scotland also improved their position following a key victory.
Scotland ended England’s long winning run with a 31-20 victory at Murrayfield, producing a clinical attacking display backed by determined defence to keep the Calcutta Cup in Edinburgh.
After a disappointing start to the Six Nations, Scotland can still take heart from emerging talent beyond the senior squad, none more so than young prop Ollie Blyth-Lafferty.
World Rugby has announced the Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year for 2025, with South Africa dominating the lineup after another strong international season.