Scotland have been dealt a further setback ahead of the Six Nations after Dylan Richardson was ruled out of the tournament with a shoulder injury.

The group consists of 19 forwards and 15 backs, and will get their championship underway at home to Italy U20 on Friday 31 January at Hive Stadium. Johnny Ventisei will captain the squad, having led the side against Wales U20 in a friendly in December.

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The switch is a coup for Kenny Murray, the head coach of the young Scots, who has included Logan in his 34-player squad for the championship which kicks off for his side with a game against Italy at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on Friday, January 31.

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations Championship after being hurt in training last week The pectoral muscle

Reuben Logan had been in England U20s wider training squad last year, but has been named in Scotland's squad for the U20s Six Nations

Gregor Townsend believes the "painful experiences" that undermined Scotland's last tilt at the Guinness Six Nations have made them a stronger proposition ahead of this year's championship.

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The squad includes back-rower Reuben Logan, son of former Scotland wing Kenny and television host Gabby, alongside Freddy Douglas, who returns after earning his first senior cap in November.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend named uncapped New Zealand-born flyhalf Fergus Burke and number eight Jack Mann in his squad for the Six Nations Championship, but experienced trio Kyle Steyn, Adam Hastings and Cameron Redpath are sidelined with injury.

Scotland have been dealt a huge double injury blow ahead of the Six Nations with captain Sione Tuipulotu and lock Scott Cummings both ruled out of the tournament. Centre Tuipulotu led Gregor Townsend’s side with distinction during the autumn and been appointed to lead them into this campaign,