Warren Gatland forged a sense of togetherness in his 2013 Lions but faced personal 'vitriol' after leaving out a legend.
Talismanic co-captain Russell and free-scoring wing Graham were cast as doubts for the Calcutta Cup clash after suffering head injuries.
Gregor Townsend has called Ross McCann, Ali Price and Cameron Redpath into his Scotland squad that are in Spain currently preparing to take England on at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium this Saturday in round three of the Guinness Six Nations.
Scotland have bolstered their squad with the addition of five players, including Pro D2 standout Alexander Masibaka.
In just a few days another season of the Top 14 kicks off with the likes of Owen Farrell, Siya Kolisi, Josua Tuisova, and Davit Niniashvili making the numbers of the overseas players ready to make the headlines and wrestle for the title.
The 2024/2025 season of the French Pro D2 is about to start, and the number of international players keeps growing with the likes of Courtney Lawes, George North, Chris Farrell, and Curwin Bosch having joined it.
You see, if you look at where they are today, it’s not because of what happened last week, last month or last year, it is because of the decisions made a decade, even two decades ago. They closed their academies. Why? I can’t fathom it.
Four senior players will finish up their time with the club, all four having contributed greatly to the Brumbies, becoming standout Super Rugby players and Wallabies.
Former Wallabies flanker George Smith has stated his desire to continue playing despite his advanced age.