Cruel blow for Scots as Hogg out

– Scotland’s Test preparations have been dealt a blow after Glasgow fullback Stuart Hogg was ruled out of action for up to three months following ankle surgery.

The British and Irish Lions star is facing 10 to 12 weeks out after suffering the injury against Munster earlier this month.

And that is likely to see him on the sidelines for all four of the home November internationals against Wales, Fiji, South Africa and Argentina.

“I’m gutted to be missing some important games for Glasgow Warriors and Scotland over the next few months,” said Hogg. –

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