Hamish Watson ruled out for the rest of the World Cup
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Scotland have confirmed that Edinburgh back-row Magnus Bradbury will replace teammate Hamish Watson in the Scotland squad for the Rugby World Cup 2019.
BREAKING | Edinburgh back-row Magnus Bradbury will replace teammate Hamish Watson in the Scotland squad for #RWC2019.
Watson sustained a knee injury in the national team's Pool A defeat to Ireland, with a post-match scan confirming he'll play no further part in the tournament. pic.twitter.com/QrpxGMF1pw— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) September 23, 2019
Watson - the 28 times capped openside flanker - sustained a knee injury in the national team's opening Pool A defeat to Ireland at the International Stadium Yokohama yesterday, with a post-match scan confirming he'll play no further part in the tournament.
Bradbury - who was in Japan as precautionary injury cover - will take the place of his Edinburgh teammate in the 31-man group.
Scotland Head Coach, Gregor Townsend, said: “While there is a high probability of picking up injuries during a Rugby World Cup, it is always disappointing to see someone having to head home.
“We feel for Hamish, who had worked so hard for this opportunity, and wish him well in his recovery."