Scotland have added five players to their Six Nations squad ahead of their opening fixture against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday, including Australia-born back row Alexander Masibaka after number eight Josh Bayliss dropped out with a groin injury.

Gregor Townsend has added five players to his injury-hit squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations opener against Italy at Murrayfield, including Australia-born back-row forward Alexander Masibaka.

Scotland have turned to Alexander Masibaka as Gregor Townsend has been forced to add five further faces to the squad as they battle a growing injury list.

Australian-born Alex Masibaka, who plays for Angouleme in the second tier in France, is a shock call-up to Scotland's Six Nations squad.

SCOTLAND HEAD COACH Gregor Townsend has called up five players ahead of the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations when Scotland take on Italy at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Euan Ferrie, Cameron Henderson,