Rugby World Cup over for injured Hamish Watson

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Scotland have been dealt a major setback after flanker Hamish Watson was ruled out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup due to a knee injury.Ā 

Watson suffered the injury at a ruck in their clash with Ireland in Yokohama and will unfortunately play no further part in the tournament.

Fellow Edinburgh back-row Magnus Bradbury replaces Watson in the squad.

“While there is a high probability of picking up injuries during a World Cup, it is always disappointing to see someone have to head home,” said head coach Gregor Townsend, whose side lost their opener 27-3.

“We feel for Hamish who had worked so hard for this opportunity and we wish well in his recovery.”

Scotland’s next Pool A fixture sees them take on Samoa in Kobe City on Monday, September 30.

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