Townsend brings back Gray and Cherry for Six Nations

SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend has opted for experience and reliability by recalling forwards Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry for the Guinness Six Nations.

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Scotland have recalled Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry, pictured below

In a 40-man squad of few surprises, the France-based pair were among the most notable inclusions given that they had not featured for the national team since last year’s championship.

Cherry, 35, was Scotland’s first-choice hooker in the 2025 Six Nations but appeared to have drifted out of contention after joining French second-tier side Vannes in the summer and then being omitted for the autumn series.

Bordeaux lock Gray started four of the Scots’ five championship matches last year but was not selected for either the summer or autumn campaigns.

"Experience with Dave," Townsend said, explaining the return of the forwards. “Dave's been in really good form this year. He played very well last year’s Six Nations.

“He was a bit of a glue player for us around his set-piece and in attack and defence. He missed the summer tour with injury and we decided to look at different options in November.