Richie Gray ruled out of 6 Nations opener

Scotland has confirmed that 64 test cap lock Richie Gray has suffered a calf injury which will rule him out of the 6 Nations opener against Wales this weekend.

Gray sustained the injury while representing his club in France and will remain with Toulouse this week while he continues his rehabilitation, in the hope he can rejoin the squad in the near future.

No replacement has been called into the squad yet.

BREAKING | Richie Gray has been ruled out of Scotland’s NatWest 6 Nations opener v Wales. The 64-times capped Toulouse lock will remain in France this week rehabilitating his calf in the hope of joining the squad in the near future. pic.twitter.com/4WFRBHQEV9

— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) January 29, 2018