Australian-born Alex Masibaka, who plays for Angouleme in the second tier in France, is a shock call-up to Scotland's Six Nations squad.

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Scotland have added five players to their Six Nations squad ahead of their opening fixture against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday, including Australia-born back row Alexander Masibaka after number eight Josh Bayliss dropped out with a groin injury.

Home advantage in three of their first four matches offers “mature” Scotland a clear opportunity to assert themselves in this Six Nations as they aim to prove they have eradicated the flakiness that has plagued previous championship bids under Gregor Townsend.

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Rory Darge and Finn Russell will co-captain Scotland in the Six Nations, which begins on Jan. 31 when France hosts Wales. Scotland's first game is against Italy on Feb. 1. The SRU said lock Scott ...

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To gather the data and come out with a prediction, the tournament is simulated 10,000 times to make the most likely results. Ireland are tipped for success this year, just like they were when they won the Six Nations last time out, with an overwhelming score of 63. It’s miles ahead of France in second who have 29.

Saracens' New Zealand-born stand-off Fergus Burke has been named in Scotland's squad for the 2025 Six Nations. Burke joined the English club last summer to fill the void left by former England captain Owen Farrell's move to France.

Scotland have bolstered their squad with the addition of five players, including Pro D2 standout Alexander Masibaka.

Adam Hastings says Scotland's top players will need to step up and "really shine" if the squad is to deliver a successful Six Nations amid a deepening injury crisis.