Who has been dropped from Scotland's starting lineup for the Six Nations opener against Italy?

Blair Kinghorn has been dropped from Scotland's starting lineup for their Six Nations opener against Italy.

Who is starting at full-back for Scotland against Italy?

Tom Jordan will start at full-back for Scotland against Italy.

Will Jack Dempsey play in Scotland's Six Nations opener?

Yes, Jack Dempsey has overcome a foot injury and has been selected to start at No. 8 for Scotland's Six Nations opener.

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Scotland's Six Nations opener: Kinghorn dropped!

5 Feb

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Summary

Blair Kinghorn dropped for Scotland's Six Nations opener against Italy.
Tom Jordan starts at full-back, Jamie Dobie gets first Six Nations start.
Jack Dempsey overcomes foot injury to start at No. 8.

Scotland's Six Nations opener: Kinghorn dropped!

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend views the upcoming Six Nations opener against Italy as a privilege rather than pressure. The match marks Scotland's return to Rome for the first time since a disappointing defeat in March 2024.

Significant team adjustments have been made for this opening fixture. Key among them is the omission of Blair Kinghorn, a British and Irish Lion, from the starting lineup. Tom Jordan will instead occupy the full-back position.