Rugby-Scotland's McDowall to partner Jones at centre

Rugby-Scotland's McDowall to partner Jones at centre against Italy
Scotland's Stafford McDowall will earn a ninth cap at inside centre in place of injured captain Sione Tuipulotu in an otherwise experienced backline to face Italy in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Cherry, Gray & McDowall start for Scotland against Italy
Dave Cherry and Jonny Gray earn first caps in two years as Stafford McDowall replaces injured captain Sione Tuipulotu at inside centre for Scotland's opening Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday.
Six Nations: Stafford McDowall to partner Huw Jones in Scotland midfield
Stafford McDowall will earn a ninth cap at inside centre for Scotland in the place of injured captain Sione Tuipulotu against Italy on Saturday.
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Stafford McDowall has been named in Gregor Townsend's 15 for Saturday's game with Italy at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.
Stafford McDowall to partner Huw Jones at centre for Scotland against Italy
Matt Fagerson is at number eight, with flankers Rory Darge (also co-captain) and Jamie Ritchie in the backrow, while Jonny Gray and Grant Gilchrist make up the lock pairing. Hooker Dave Cherry has props Pierre Schoeman and Zander Fagerson either side of him.
Stafford McDowall to fill Sione Tuipulotu void for Scotland against Italy
Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall will start at inside centre for Scotland against Italy on Saturday in the
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Dave Cherry is a surprise starter for Scotland's Six Nations opener at home to Italy on Saturday. The Edinburgh hooker and Bordeaux lock Jonny Gray both earn their first caps in two years, while Stafford McDowall replaces injured captain and Glasgow team-mate Sione Tuipulotu at inside centre.
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