Scotland trio ruled out for visit to Wales

Scotland will need to make two changes in the back row for Saturday’s Six Nations visit to Wales, with Jamie Ritchie and Jack Dempsey injured, along with winger Jamie Dobie.

The trio were all withdrawn during the 31-20 win over England at Murrayfield.

Dempsey has damaged a bicep, Ritchie has a knee issue, while a shoulder problem rules Dobie out.

At the weekend, head coach Gregor Townsend suggested all of the injuries were “serious” and a squad update from Scottish Rugby says the players have returned to their clubs for assessment.

Matt Fagerson, who started in the opening loss in Italy, took over from Ritchie against England, with Max Williamson replacing Dempsey.

Edinburgh winger Darcy Graham, who has scored four tries against Wales, also came off the bench at Murrayfield.

Dobie’s absence could mean a return for at least one of Duhan van der Merwe or Blair Kinghorn, the big-name British and Irish Lions backs who were not in the matchday 23s for the opening two matches.