Injury worry for Scotland

February 26, 2007

Injury worry for Scotland

Posted by Editor on February 26, 2007 04:14 PM | 5 comments | Print | E-mail author

Euan Murray is being assessed by the Scotland medical team

Several Scotland players are struggling with injury following their Six Nations defeat to Italy at the weekend.

Euan Murray (left thigh), Chris Paterson (right ankle), Dave Callam (left calf) and Kelly Brown (right shoulder) have all been assessed by the Scotland medical team.

And all are unavailable to train when the Scotland squad gather at Murrayfield on Tuesday to begin preparations for the match against Ireland a week on Saturday.

Scotland team doctor James Robson said: "Of all of these, Chris Paterson, Euan Murray and Dave Callam are unlikely to take part in training this week and will continue with daily treatment.

"In addition, treatment is ongoing for Dougie Hall (thigh), Rob Dewey (back) and Gavin Kerr (knee), who also sustained bumps and bruises in the match against Italy."

Posted by alan on February 26, 2007 10:49 PM | Reply to this comment

Hope Euan recovers in time for the Ireland game ..the others? ..yeah, well.. they can be replaced ;)
Good luck Euan!

Posted by alan on February 26, 2007 11:09 PM | Reply to this comment

Incidentally, it would also solve our (or rather Scotland's) major selection problem if Paterson's ankle is still not right. Dan at 10 and Rory on the wing! We might even have to score tries to beat Ireland .. although Dan can kick, in case folk have forgotten.

Posted by Rossco on February 27, 2007 06:36 PM | Reply to this comment

Course Dan can Kick, just can't kick like Paterson...

Posted by alan on February 27, 2007 08:39 PM | Reply to this comment

Well, we could get him Scott's magic boot!

Posted by bossco85 on February 27, 2007 08:51 PM | Reply to this comment

Parks can kick every bit aswell as paterson if not better, he has a higher success rate in the league. i hope Euan makes a recovery not to botherd if the others dont., maybe with Brown and Callum out Barclay or Donnie will get in? If only Dirollo was injured aswell.