Darcy Graham set to overlook complete Six Nations by means of damage


Graham was resulting from be again within the workforce for the Calcutta Cup match

Scotland wing Darcy Graham is about to overlook your entire Six Nations due to damage.

Graham was reportedly set to make his first look in opposition to England after returning to coaching. Nevertheless, the star has now sustained a groin damage.

Associated: Scotland’s high try-scorer

Head coach Gregor Townsend mentioned: “He skilled Monday – he was flying – then on Wednesday he was flying once more however then his groin on the opposite facet received injured.

“He’s nonetheless chatting with the specialist, however I don’t imagine he’ll be again for the tip of the championship. Hopefully he received’t be out for lengthy with Edinburgh, however it’s a blow.”

Graham has scored 24 tries in 39 caps for Scotland and is closing in on the nation’s all-time main strive file. Stuart Hogg at the moment holds the file with 27 and Graham would have had an eye fixed on breaking it this Six Nations.

“He did all the pieces to get again accessible for the England recreation by means of his quad damage, however it’s a new damage,” Townsend added.

“Discussions are being had with the specialists over whether or not it requires surgical procedure or a interval of rehab, however it has been a irritating time for Darcy because the World Cup.”

Scotland have one other winger who may break the try-scoring file within the 2024 match, Duhan van der Merwe. The South African-born participant, who qualifies for Scotland by means of residency, is on 23 tries.

Van der Merwe has already scored two tries within the match, each in opposition to Wales. Within the recreation Scotland held off a well-known Welsh comeback to win 27-26 in Cardiff.

Scotland have three video games remaining for the winger to say the file. The workforce have England, Eire and Italy left to play.

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