Ten of Martin Haag’s class of 2016, who defeated Ireland 45-21 in the final in Manchester, went on to play Test-level rugby, eight with England while Italy and Wales also picked up a player each.
The former Scotland captain assesses why talented youngsters struggle to break into the pro game
Former Scotland prop Murray McCallum is heading back to Gallagher Premiership after what will have been a short stay in Edinburgh.
Ex-Worcester prop Murray McCallum has ended a ten-day trial in France… by taking up a contract back home in Scotland with Edinburgh.
Former Worcester prop Murray McCallum has landed himself a ten-day Pro D2 trial at Montabaun. The Scottish front-rower has been left on the shelf since the early season Gallagher Premiership demise of the Warriors.
The Scotland plan for Sunday's A match was hit by nine players getting ruled out but a Matt Scott-skippered XV has now been named.
Wales boss Wayne Pivac had pleaded for England-based players such as Bristol's Callum Sheedy not to have to go back to their clubs.
Wales' Johnny Williams, Callum Sheedy, Nick Tompkins and now Scotland pick Cameron Redpath has all slipped through the England net recently.
Stuart McInally will step up to lead Scotland on their end-of-season tour, with John Barclay given a rest.