Sporting Digest: Rugby Union

Bath prop Chris Horsman, 20, has had an operation to remove a malignant tumour. Any decision about a resumption of his career depends on the results of tests still being carried out.

Scotland stand-off Craig Chalmers will sit out the Borders friendly with New South Wales tomorrow amid concern that he will be risking his availablity for the for the forthcoming international with Australia in three weeks' time.