Warren Gatland

France captain Antoine Dupont in action during the defeat to Ireland in Dublin two weeks ago. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland can be quietly confident but close defeat in Paris would be no disaster

The Welsh Rugby Players’ Association say that “players have had enough” amid the ongoing uncertainty caused by Welsh rugby’s professional contracts freeze.

Wales boss Warren Gatland would not back player strike despite supporting cause

Jamie Ritchie, right, and Stuart Hogg during a Scotland training session at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland v Wales: Warren Gatland has held the whip hand for too long

Wales boss Warren Gatland has left out three British and Irish Lions – Alun Wyn Jones (pictured), Justin Tipuric and Taulupe Faletau – from the starting line-up for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland.

Wales team v Scotland: Huge calls as three British & Irish Lions drop out

Scotland impressed in their Guinness Six Nations opener, beating England at Twickenham. (Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Images)

Complacency cited as Scotland seek to end wretched run against Gatland’s Wales

Duhan van der Merwe scored one of Scotland's great Six Nations tries against England at Twickenham.

Six Nations 2023: Five talking points after blockbuster opening weekend

Edinburgh players were left dejected by their defeat to Munster last weekend. (Photo by Simon Wootton / SNS Group)

Time for Edinburgh and Glasgow to bring respect to Scottish rugby

Edinburgh's Hamish Watson pictured during the United Rugby Championship's Scottish launch at the Kelpies (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Watson looking forward to Edinburgh return after Lions frustration

Finn Russell and Ali Price take a moment to reflect on the Lions' narrow defeat by the Springboks in the third Test which saw South Africa win the series 2-1. Picture: David Gibson/Fotosport/Shutterstock

Finn Russell’s attacking intent shows the Lions what they could have had

Dejection for Finn Russell, right, and Elliot Daly after the final whistle of the third Test. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

Gatland offers qualified praise for Finn Russell as he rues high penalty count

Finn Russell, centre, lines up with Owen Farrell, Dan Biggar, Lions kicking coach Neil Jenkins, Conor Murray, Elliot Daly and Marcus Smith during the Lions captain's run at Cape Town Stadium. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Townsend on how Lions can create more and why Finn Russell deserves his chance

Cheslin Kolbe's high challenge on Lions scrum-half Conor Murray, right, provoked this flare-up, one of many incidents which scarred the second Test. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Rugby’s reputation on the line in Boks v Lions third Test decider

Cheslin Kolbe produced a moment of brilliance to create South Africa A's second try against Lions. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Fraser Brown: This Lions side can showcase the best of British and Irish rugby

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg will start for the Lions at full-back in the first Test.

Most Scots in a British & Irish Lions Test team for 24 years

Duhan van der Merwe in action for the Lions against the Stormers. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Duhan van der Merwe needs to be braced for ‘verbals’ from South Africa

The Lions will play all three Test matches against South Africa in Cape Town. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

British and Irish Lions Tests in South Africa switched to Cape Town

Rory Sutherland started for the British & Irish Lions in the win over the DHL Stormers on Saturday. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Rory Sutherland’s Test credentials endorsed by veteran Lion

Ali Price kept the tempo high as the British & Irish Lions defeated the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Ali Price steals the show as Scots put their Lions credentials on the line

Alun Wyn Jones made his return from a dislocated shoulder as a second-half replacement as the British and Irish Lions defeated the Stormers.

How the Lions rated in their final match before the Test series in South Africa

Craig Chalmers was outstanding in his early years in a Scotland jersey, playing a key role in the 1990 Grand Slam.

Chris Harris' Lions Test chances may hinge on Gatland’s view of Farrell’s form

Ali Price in try-scoring form for the British & Irish Lions in the opening tour match against the Sigma Lions in Johannesburg. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Ali Price has his say on the Marcus Smith and Finn Russell comparisons

Finn Russell is nursing an Achilles injury. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

Lions coach Gregor Townsend offers encouraging update on Finn Russell's fitness

Ali Price will start for the British and Irish Lions against the Stormers. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Ali Price offered encouragement in his bid to make the Lions Test squad

Stuart Hogg trained with the Lions ahead of the match against South Africa A on Wednesday evening in Cape Town. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

Lions name team to play Stormers - and there is a place for Stuart Hogg

Stuart Hogg did some training on the pitch ahead of the Lions' match against South Africa A. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Stuart Hogg back with the Lions and will play against the Stormers

The Lions will be without Josh Adams, the tour's top try-scorer. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

Josh Adams drops out of the Lions team - and with good reason!

Alun Wyn Jones receives medical attention at Murrayfield. He has now been passed fit to rejoin the Lions in South Africa. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Alun Wyn Jones passed fit to rejoin the British and Irish Lions in South Africa

Sharks players form a guard of honour for the British and Irish Lions following the tourists' 54-7 win.

Warren Gatland confident Lions Test series will go ahead despite Covid cases

Stuart Hogg during a British and Irish Lions training session at St Peter's College in Johannesburg. Picture: David Rogers/AFP via Getty Images

Elliot Daly claims he has persuaded Stuart Hogg to support England at the Euros

Zander Fagerson, centre, will start for the British & Irish Lions against Sharks after coming off the bench against the Sigma Lions at the weekend. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Fagerson and Van der Merwe start for Lions with Stuart Hogg covering at 10

This is when the British and Irish Lions tour starts - and how to watch it on TV

The Lions may have beaten Japan at the weekend, but they were far from seriously impressive.

Massie: Springboks won't be quaking in boots yet

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British and Irish Lions: Saturday's opponents Sigma Lions in focus

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