EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 04: Charlie Savala in action for Edinburgh during a United Rugby Championship match between Edinburgh Rugby and Leinster Rugby at the DAM Health Stadium, on March 04, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Stuart Hogg sustained an ankle injury and will be unavailable for this weekend’s match against Italy. He will return to his club in due course for further management of this injury.

Finn Russell suffered an injury to one of his knee ligaments. He will return to Racing 92 to continue his rehabilitation.

Richie Gray sustained an injury during the Ireland match and will remain with the squad to be continued to be assessed by medics.

Edinburgh Rugby fly-half Charlie Savala has been added to the squad and Josh Bayliss has returned to the group having played for Bath at the weekend.

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