Rugby Union: News in brief

Rugby Union

Thursday 15 May 1997 23:02 BST

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Rugby Union

Three players have been forced out of the Scottish "Silver Thistles" squad who are to spend eight weeks in New Zealand this summer. Kevin Allan, the Boroughmuir hooker, Currie prop Alan Watt and Melrose centre Derek Bain have all withdrawn. They are replaced by Dundee HSFP hooker Gavin Scott, Boroughmuir prop Ross McNulty and Stirling centre Matt McGrandles.

Ross Nesdale, the Newcastle hooker, yesterday pulled out of Ireland's tour to New Zealand and Western Samoa. Nesdale, who has damaged ribs, has been replaced by Shane Byrne, of Blackrock College.

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