Rugby

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Marcus Smith of England kicks past George Turner of Scotland during the Six Nations Rugby match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan - RFU/The RFU

Scotland must avoid getting carried away in team selection
AFTER such a historic win as Saturday’s, it can seem churlish to suggest that there should be changes to the Scotland team for the game against Wales this weekend.

Duhan van der Merwe

Duhan van der Merwe admits he ‘giggles’ when watching his Twickenham wonder try

Scotland player ratings as Duhan van der Merwe shines in Calcutta Cup triumph

Scotland player ratings as Duhan van der Merwe shines in Calcutta Cup triumph

Jamie Ritchie will lead Scotland against England

Jamie Ritchie targets Scotland consistency in quest to challenge in Six Nations

Gregor Townsend wants Scotland to offer more in atack at Twickenham

Opimistic Townsend demand more in attack as Scotland prepare for Auld Enemy

Scotland Captains Run – BT Murrayfield Stadium

Gregor Townsend backing Ali Price to rediscover top form after Scotland omission

Zander Fagerson

Scotland opt against throwing Zander Fagerson back into action in England clash

Ali Price played for 45 minutes against the Dragons

Ali Price hoping it is job done to face England

Hamish Watson played for the whole 80 minutes in the defeat to the Sharks

Watson lasts the course to be in line for Scotland spot

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 30: Luke Crosbie.in action for Scotland during an Autumn Nations Series match between Scotland and Tonga at BT Murryfield, on October 30, 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group).

Luke Crosbie hopes his long journey takes him to Twickenham

Transgender women will no longer be allowed to play contact rugby in the women's game from February 1

Exclusive How the rugby world reacted to Scotland's trans player ban

Oban Lorne men's team

Oban Lorne should be backed for long-overdue amateur World Cup - Martin Hannan

Jamie Bhatti has been having a fine season with the Warriors

Coach Al Dickinson backs Jamie Bhatti for key Six Nations role

Cameron Redpath (right) helps to lift the Calcutta Cup after making his debut in 2021

Cam Redpath eager to make up for lost time with Scotland after injury woes

Rufus McLean sacked by Glasgow Warriors after guilty domestic abuse plea

Rufus McLean sacked by Glasgow Warriors after domestic abuse guilty plea

Transgender women banned from playing female category of rugby union in Scotland

Transgender women banned from playing female category of rugby union in Scotland

Finn Russell and Gregor Townsend

Gregor Townsend hails Finn Russell as an all-time great player

Smith wary of ‘elephant in room’ surrounding McLean suspension

Rufus McLean suspended by Glasgow after guilty plea to domestic abuse charges

Rufus McLean suspended by Glasgow after guilty plea to domestic abuse charges

Edinburgh and Glasgow have plenty to play for in final European group matches

Edinburgh and Glasgow have plenty to play for in final European group matches

Glasgow's Duncan Weir

Weir eager to take chance and come in from the cold

Gregor Townsend names Scotland squad for Six Nations

Gregor Townsend names Scotland squad for Six Nations

Castres' French scrum-half Gauthier Doubrere (L) kicks the ball as Edinburgh's Scottish flanker Jamie Ritchie (R) tries to intercept during the European Rugby Champions Cup pool A rugby union match between Castres Olympique and Edinburgh Rugby at the

Edinburgh charge down bonus point to qualify with a game to spare

Glasgow warriors skipper for the weekend Stafford McDowall

McDowall happy to call on Glasgow Warriors' experience in Perpignan win

Bill Mata scores a try in Edinburgh's home game against Castres last month

Big guns back as Edinburgh close in on Champions Cup last-16 place

Stafford McDowall will captain Glasgow for the first time in France today

All change for Glasgow Warriors with Stafford McDowall to lead from front

Edinburgh's Patrick Harrison

Patrick Harrison delighted to earn pro deal with Edinburgh

Sad fact we will never see another Ken Scotland is an indictment of modern game

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend welcomes World Cup warm-ups

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend welcomes World Cup warm-ups

Franco Smith set to make Glasgow Warriors changes despite huge win against champions

Franco Smith set to make Glasgow Warriors changes despite huge win against champions

Watson is back in Edinburgh training after head injury

Watson is back in Edinburgh training after head injury

Gregor Townsend

Gregor Townsend welcomes four huge Rugby World Cup warm-ups for Scotland

Huw Jones focused on finding form with Glasgow Warriors ahead of Six Nations

Huw Jones focused on finding form with Glasgow Warriors ahead of Six Nations

Former Scotland internationalist Alan Tait has been appointed as Southern Knights' head coach

Southern Knights unveil 'exciting' coaching team as Alan Tait takes the reins

AB Zondagh steps down from Scotland coaching role

AB Zondagh steps down from Scotland coaching role

Ken Scotland, photographed here in 1959, has died aged 86

'A true trailblazer': Tributes as Ken Scotland dies aged 86

Paddy Harrison scores a last -minute try for Edinburgh against Zebre

Blair proud of 'best win of the season' after fightback thriller

Ali Price will be hoping to get a chance to showcase his skills in today's game against the Stormers

Ali Price stays positive despite frustration over substitution role

Glasgow Warriors' Murphy Walker

Franco Smith looks on the upside despite further Glasgow injuries

Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair

Mike Blair warns against complacency ahead of must-win match against Zebre

Connor Boyle says Edinburgh have a lot to prove against Zebre

Edinburgh turn their attention to small things in bid to halt losing run

Simon Berghan is keen to make the most of his chance with Zander Fagerson injured

Berghan not yet ready to apply his studies of transitions into retirement

Scotland’s Adam Hastings looks set to miss Six Nations through injury

Hamlin's team-mates react after the incident

Hamlin incident highlights need for respect in contact sports - Martin Hannan

Ben Healy is looking forward to joining Edinburgh in the summer

Healy hopes to be good fit after signing for Edinburgh

Warriors coach Nigel Carolan says the Warriors will be well prepared to face the champions

Warriors coach Carolan hopes pain will bring gains against Stormers

My Name’5 Doddie Foundation director of research Jessica Lee

Exclusive My Name’5 Doddie Foundation staff motivated to 'push even harder' for MND cure

Glasgow head coach Franco Smith

Franco Smith delighted by ‘best win’ so far of his tenure in Glasgow

Glasgow celebrate a try

Glasgow Warriors in statement win to seal 1872 Cup at Murrayfield

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith

Franco Smith opts for continuity in Warriors pack ahead of decisive derby clash

Edinburgh co-captain Grant Gilchrist leads out his team at Scotstoun

Grant Gilchrist calls on Edinburgh to bring the attitude to Murrayfield

Scotland's Finn Russell takes a penalty. Players today spend much more time over such kicks.

Martin Hannan: World Rugby need to stop interfering with the laws of the game

Sione Vailanu in action for Glasgow

Sione Vailanu braced for backlash at Murrayfield

Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair in training

Blair unburdened by pressure on Edinburgh ahead of second leg