Three call-ups for Scotland as loose forwards duo drop out through injury
EDINBURGH, March 3 (Reuters) - Scotland have recalled Matt Currie and added prop Nathan McBeth and loose forward Ben Muncaster to their squad for their home clash against Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Scottish Rugby said on Monday Currie was recalled to the Scotland squad after a successful return from concussion when he scored a hat-trick of tries for Edinburgh against Munster in the United Rugby Championship on Friday.
Teammate Muncaster comes in as cover after Luke Crosbie and Jack Mann were ruled out due to injury.
Crosbie was hurt playing for Edinburgh in Cork on Friday night while Mann suffered a head injury while playing for Glasgow Warriors against Ospreys on Saturday and is now following World Rugby's concussion protocols.
British & Irish Lions scrumhalf Ali Price and winger Ross McCann were released from the Scottish squad, a statement added.
Scotland are looking to bounce back after defeats to Ireland and England while bottom-of-the-table Wales are seeking to end a record breaking run of 15 successive defeats
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