Given it looks like he has been snatched from under England’s nose, you might think not too many people south of the border would have been too excited to see Cameron Redpath selected by Scotland.
England and France are currently the favourites for the 2021 Six Nations title and Eddie Jones has already fuelled the rivalry ahead of the championships.
Talking Rugby Union continues to support mental health awareness and Gary Heatly spoke to a local club in Scotland who have employed a Mental Health Officer to promote positive wellbeing within their rugby community.
With the next two rounds of European games postponed, it means some clubs won't be able to continue their respective continental campaigns and for referee Hollie Davidson, a landmark moment has also been put on hold.
Duhan van der Merwe's departure would have been disappointing for Edinburgh and with potential suitors also interested in Hamish Watson, the Pro14 club couldn't afford to let another Scotland international leave BT Murrayfield.
Scotland will miss the services of Glasgow Warriors trio Fraser Brown, George Horne and Alex Allan for the upcoming Six Nations tournament following injuries.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made six changes to the starting line-up for the third place play-off in the Autumn Nations Cup against Ireland.
Leinster fly-half Johnny Sexton has overcome a hamstring injury to lead Ireland in the upcoming third place play-off game in the Autumn Nations Cup against Scotland.
Ireland will miss the services of fly-half Billy Burns and winger James Lowe for the third place play-off in the Autumn Nations Cup game against Scotland following injuries.
Virimi Vakatawa was the solitary try-scorer as France edged out Scotland 15-22 in the second round of the Autumn Nations Cup at Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday.
Matt Fagerson is facing up to arguably the biggest test of his fledgling career this weekend when he squares up to in-form Gregory Alldritt as Scotland host France in the Autumn Nations Cup.