Scotland have been dealt an injury blow ahead of the second round of the Six Nations game against Wales with flanker Jamie Ritchie ruled out of the encounter due to an injury.
Gabin Villiere scored a hat-trick as France kick-started their Six Nations campaign with a 37-10 win over Italy in the opening round in Paris on Sunday.
Scotland successfully managed to retain Calcutta Cup as they edged out England 20-17 in the opening round of the Six Nations at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.
England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has issued a public apology following his error in the Six Nations defeat to Scotland in the opening round at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.
Max Williamson has been getting his teeth into a maths degree, but now the Scotland U20 international is hoping his side can solve the England equation.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named Jonny Gray in the line up for the upcoming Six Nations opening game against England to be played on Saturday.
Wales have handed Josh Adams his first start at centre as head coach Wayne Pivac had announced the matchday squad for the Six Nations opening game against Ireland in Dublin.
Ritchie, who became a regular starter for Edinburgh under Cockerill, is now hoping to come out on top against his ex-head coach when Scotland meet England in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has revealed that Tadhg Furlong, James Ryan and Iain Henderson are set to return to training on Tuesday as they prepare to face Wales in the Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called up London Irish prop Allan Dell to the Six Nations squad ahead of the tournament opener against England on 6th February.