Scotland Delighted with Rory Darge’s Speedy Recovery

Scotland’s defence coach, Steve Tandy, expressed satisfaction with the swift recovery of co-captain Rory Darge, who is set to return to action against France after a six-week injury layoff. Darge, the 23-year-old flanker, sustained a knee injury while playing for Glasgow against Edinburgh on December 30, initially casting doubt on his Six Nations participation.

However, Darge’s rehabilitation has progressed ahead of schedule, providing a significant boost to Scotland’s lineup ahead of their second-round clash against Les Bleus. His return comes at a crucial juncture, with fellow flanker Luke Crosbie and seasoned lock Richie Gray sidelined for the remainder of the tournament due to injuries sustained in the round one victory over Wales.

Tandy provided an optimistic update on Darge’s readiness, confirming his participation in training sessions and expressing confidence in his ability to seamlessly reintegrate into the Test XV despite the prolonged absence.

The coach emphasized Darge’s professionalism and dedication to his recovery, highlighting his meticulous approach to the game and physical conditioning. Tandy praised Darge’s resilience and noted his continuous engagement with strength and conditioning protocols during his injury layoff.

While lamenting the loss of Crosbie and Gray, Tandy acknowledged their significant contributions to the team and praised their leadership qualities both on and off the field. However, he expressed confidence in Scotland’s depth, citing the availability of talented replacements ready to step up and fill the void.

Reflecting on Scotland’s narrow victory over Wales, Tandy acknowledged the valuable lessons learned from the match while emphasizing the positives gleaned from their first win in Cardiff in over two decades. As Scotland prepares for consecutive home fixtures against France and England, Tandy emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and building on the momentum generated from their impressive performance.

With Darge’s return bolstering Scotland’s squad, Tandy remains optimistic about their prospects in the upcoming fixtures and emphasizes the need for continued improvement to secure positive results in the Six Nations campaign.