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Scotland Boosted as Russell and Fagerson Train Fully for Argentina Test

Final availability hinges on Thursday's session with Rory Sutherland still under concussion assessment.

Overview

  • Scrum coach Pieter de Villiers says Finn Russell and Zander Fagerson have trained fully, with decisions to follow the main Thursday run.
  • Russell departed the New Zealand match in the 74th minute with knee and ankle issues, while Fagerson has been out since April with calf and knee injuries.
  • Prop Rory Sutherland passed his on-field HIA but failed HIA 2 and 3, leaving him out of training until a late‑week reassessment.
  • De Villiers cautions that Argentina are a world-class, physical opponent, noting recent wins over the All Blacks, Springboks and Australia.
  • Argentina arrive off a 52-28 victory over Wales, as Scotland target improved composure and finishing with D'arcy Rae’s tight-head form bolstering front‑row depth.