The grim confirmation of Sione Tuipulotu's Six Nations-ending injury was expected but it still landed with a thud nonetheless. Tuipulotu is one of the form inside centres in the game; a captain, a physical brute,

Planet Rugby assesses the potential replacements for the injured Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu this Six Nations.

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations after being hurt in training last week, Scottish Rugby said on Monday.

Scotland have been dealt a major blow ahead of the Six Nations, with captain Sione Tuipulotu ruled out of the tournament due to injury. Tuipulotu picked up a pectoral muscle injury while training with Glasgow Warriors, and it has now been confirmed that he will the tournament.

The Scotland captain's injury leaves a major hole, but who are the prime candidates to step in at centre for the Six Nations?

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been sidelined from the Six Nations Championship due to a pectoral injury during training. Lock Scott Cummings also faces uncertainty after an arm fracture. Rory Darge and Finn Russell will co-captain Scotland's campaign starting February 1 against Italy.

In a major blow to their Six Nations campaign, Scotland have confirmed that both Sione Tuipulotu and Scott Cummings have been ruled out of the tournament.

Scotland have suffered a major injury blow ahead of the Six Nations, with captain Sione Tuipulotu ruled out out of the competition.

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations Championship after being hurt in training last week while lock Scott Cummings’ participation is in doubt after he broke his arm at the weekend,

Scotland have suffered a significant blow on the eve of their Six Nations campaign, as captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Championship through injury. Tuipulotu sustained a pec injury prior to Glasgow Warriors’ Investec Champions Cup clash with Harlequins last week,

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