Scotland and Glasgow lock Tim Swinson 'out for four months'

Scotland and Glasgow lock Tim Swinson has been ruled out for at least four months after suffering a hand injury on international duty.

Swinson had already been sidelined for the remainder of the autumn series after suffering the injury against Samoa, but will now miss the start of the Six Nations.

Warriors revealed the forward had undergone surgery on his finger and was expected to remain out "for a minimum of four months".

The 30-year-old is likely to be unavailable for Scotland's opening Six Nations match against Wales at the Principality Stadium on February 3, as well as the home game against France and the Calcutta Cup clash with England at Murrayfield on February 24.

But Swinson will be hope to be back for the Scots' final two matches of the tournament, against Ireland and Italy.

Flanker Rob Harley is expected to be out for up to four weeks after suffering a knee injury in training ahead of the Samoa game.

Meanwhile, back-row forward Matt Fagerson will be out for another two months with a knee injury but centre Paddy Kelly is fit again after an ankle problem.