Northampton Saints player Elliot Millar-Mills has been called up to Scotland’s Guinness Six Nations squad as a replacement for injured Leicester Tigers prop Will Hurd, who is sidelined with a foot injury, and Adam Hastings, who is also out of the squad due to a knee injury.
At 31 years old and weighing 121kg, Millar-Mills qualifies to play for Scotland through his Scottish mother and has been making significant contributions to Northampton this season. He started his career with Stockport and Macclesfield, then moved to Edinburgh before joining Wasps in 2021. He made 21 appearances for Wasps before moving to Northampton at the beginning of this current season.
The tighthead prop aims to follow in the footsteps of his sister Bridget, who has represented the Scotland women’s national team.
Millar-Mills, along with Javan Sebastian and Jamie Dobie, who will also be training with the team as they recover from injury, was welcomed to the Scotland team yesterday. The squad includes strong line-up of forwards and backs, including Rory Darge, Johnny Matthews, and uncapped player Alec Hepburn.
The addition of Elliot Millar-Mills and the rest of the squad signifies an exciting time for Scottish Rugby as they approach the upcoming Six Nations fixtures with determination and high hopes for success. The team, led by co-captains Rory Darge and Finn Russell, is ready to give their all in the upcoming matches, with the support of fans and the dedication of the players, there is an air of optimism and enthusiasm surrounding the team’s prospects in the Six Nations.
The Scottish Rugby team is gearing up for an exciting and challenging Six Nations campaign, and fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the thrilling action that is sure to unfold on the rugby field. As the competition draws nearer, the anticipation continues to build, and the excitement for what the future holds for Scottish Rugby is palpable.