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Glasgow trio added to Scotland's Six Nations squad to face France

By PA Sport

Tuesday 8 March 2016 14:50, UK

Alex Dunbar of Scotland breaks with the ball during the RBS Six Nations match between France and Scotland at Stade de France on February 7, 2015
Image: Alex Dunbar (centre) answers call by Scotland coach Vern Cotter

Scotland have added Alex Dunbar, Henry Pyrgos and Fraser Brown to their Six Nations squad amid doubts over the fitness of Matt Scott.

The three Glasgow Warriors players have been drafted in ahead of Scotland's Murrayfield clash with France on Saturday.

Scott is having a scan on Monday to assess the extent of an elbow injury he suffered while playing for Edinburgh against Connacht on Friday.

The centre started Scotland's opening defeat by England but subsequently injured a thigh in training and was replaced by Duncan Taylor for the following two games.

Scotland's scrum half and captain Henry Pyrgos in match vs USA of the 2015 Rugby World Cup
Image: Henry Pyrgos has scored four tries in 14 games for Scotland

Fellow-centre Dunbar was named in Vern Cotter's initial squad but also suffered a thigh strain which ruled him out of the opening three games. He has now played two matches for Glasgow.

Scrum-half Pyrgos made his comeback on Sunday as Glasgow beat Cardiff on his 100th appearance. He had not featured for Warriors this season after aggravating a wrist injury during the World Cup, which required surgery.

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Glasgow Warriors hooker Fraser Brown charges at Jack Condy of Scarlets
Image: Fraser Brown featured in all five games for Scotland at the World Cup

Brown, who plays hooker or flanker, has recovered from an ankle injury to force himself back into contention. 

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