The Independent relies on reader support to cover critical stories ranging from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech. Your donation helps fund on-the-ground reporting and ensures access to quality journalism for all. Experienced forwards Dave Cherry and Jonny Gray return to the Scotland team for their Six Nations opener against Italy, with Gray making his first appearance since 2023 after recovering from injury. Edinburgh’s Cherry, sidelined since the 2023 World Cup, earns a spot in the XV ahead of Ewan Ashman, while Stafford McDowall replaces injured captain Sione Tuipulotu at inside centre.
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