Scotland lose Gilchrist for World Cup
Sep 28, 2015 - 10:21 AM Scotland's first choice lock Grant Gilchrist will play no further part in the World Cup because of a groin injury suffered in the win over United States.It is a serious blow to the Scots ahead of their key game on Saturday against Pool B rivals South Africa. Coach Vern Cotter also has concerns about first choice fly-half Finn Russell.
The Scottish Rugby Union said 25-year-old Gilchrist "has been ruled out of the national team's Rugby World Cup 2015 campaign" after leaving the field just 19 minutes into Sunday's game.
Scotland won the match 39-16 to go top of the group having taken maximum points, including the two offensive bonus points on offer, from their two matches.
They thrashed Japan 45-10 in their opening game for which Gilchrist was a starter in the engine room of the scrum with Jonny Gray.
The SRU did not immediately name a replacement for Gilchrist.
It added that Russell, who was injured in the 60th minute, "sustained an inversion injury to his ankle, which will require further care and assessment."
Source: AAP
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