Mixed news for wounded Scots

While Scotland flyhalf Ruaridh Jackson has responded well to treatment on his injury, his Glasgow Warriors teammate Moray Low has not been so lucky and is set to miss the start of the Six Nations.

Both Warriors players sustained their injuries during the first half of last Saturday’s Pro12 match away to Scarlets.

The 23-year-old Jackson, who was withdrawn from the fray in Llanelli after experiencing pain in his upper leg when kicking an early penalty, has been subject to further assessment, and no long-term issues are anticipated.

A Warriors spokesman said: “Ruaridh has reacted well to treatment since Saturday’s game and the Warriors medical team are happy with his progress. He will continue to be monitored closely in the lead-in to our Heineken Cup matches and, from Scotland’s perspective, for the Six Nations Championship.”

Low has since been assessed by an orthopaedic surgeon at Spire Murrayfield Hospital who confirmed that the prop has suffered damage to the medial collateral ligament in his knee.

Low will miss Glasgow’s forthcoming Heineken Cup games and the start of the Six Nations Championship. It is common for this injury to require re-evaluation but the expectation is that Low will be absent for at least eight weeks.

Warriors head coach Sean Lineen said: “This is clearly very disappointing news for Moray. He’s an ambitious player who is extremely keen to achieve success with both Glasgow and Scotland, and the injury has come at a very unfortunate time.

“He’s a tough character, however, and I know he’ll work hard to bounce back strongly. In terms of his rehab, he’’ll be in great hands with the medical and physio team we have here at the Warriors,” added Lineen.

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson said: “We all wish Moray a speedy recovery. As far as Ruaridh is concerned we will be monitoring his progress closely before the players come into camp with us later this month.”