Sale duo Luke McAlister and Jason White face late fitness tests for Sunday's fixture against Newcastle.
Scotland coach Frank Hadden insists Mike Blair is the right man to lead the country in their RBS Six Nations clash against Ireland.
Rory Lamont and Simon Webster have recovered from injuries to be recalled to Scotland's training squad to face Ireland on Saturday.
Frank Hadden felt his side paid the price for a poor decision by the television match official after Scotland's 30-15 defeat to Wales.
Scotland captain Jason White has urged his team to cut out the unforced errors when they take on Wales on Saturday.
Lionel Faure believes France will be in for a tough time when they travel to Murrayfield on Sunday.
Jason White has back Scotland's young guns to rise to the challenge against France in the RBS Six Nations opener against France.
Captain Jason White says Scotland are in optimistic mood ahead of their Six Nations opener against France.
Scotland coach Frank Hadden has named back-row forward Jason White as captain for the forthcoming 2008 RBS Six Nations Championships.
Several surprises may be in store as Scotland head coach Frank Hadden prepares to unveil his squad for the upcoming RBS Six Nations.
Scotland captain Jason White admits the onus is on him to lead by example at the World Cup.
Frank Hadden has welcomed the return of Jason White and Mike Blair from injury, as Scotland embark on their World Cup warm-up campaign.
Jason White believes he is ready to return to the Scotland squad for next Saturday's match against Ireland.
Charlie Hodgson and Jason White have started running following knee surgery.
Jason White and Charlie Hodgson are considering spells in rugby league.
Sale prop Ben Evans has been cited for allegedly stamping on an opponent.
Jason White is to undergo reconstructive knee surgery and could be out for nine months.
Jason White and Frank Hadden review the key moment of Scotland's loss to South Africa.
Mike Catt has been nominated for the Players' Player of the Year award.
Jason White insists Scotland have regained the respect of their opponents.
Luke McAlister shone for Miles Harrison after an intense and scintillating first round of the Heineken Cup.
It's too early for rash predictions, but Stuart Barnes loved the Sharks' start to the Heineken Cup.
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