RICHIE Gray and Sam Hidalgo-Clyne have been ruled out of Scotland’s tour through injury.
Lock Gray has been troubled by a back injury as well as illness while Hidalgo-Clyne, a late call-up for scrum-half Greig Laidlaw, has torn his hamstring.
Hidalgo-Clyne’s fellow Edinburgh scrum-half, Sean Kennedy, has been drafted in by Gregor Townsend for the games against Italy, Australia and Fiji.
Townsend said: “Richie has been unable to do much training since the RBS 6 Nations because of his back issues so it became quickly evident he wouldn’t be able to play Test match rugby this summer.
“It was valuable having him in camp last week, spending time with the new coaching group, and we wish him well with his recovery and getting back to full fitness for next season.
“We’re all disappointed for Sam who came into camp full of enthusiasm and worked really hard.”
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