Sean Maitland to miss rest of Six Nations

Scotland wing Sean Maitland has been ruled out for the rest of the Six Nations.

The New Zealand-born Glasgow back limped off midway through the defeat in Dublin suffering with concussion and a knee injury following a collision with Dave Kearney.

The 25-year-old has now been examined by doctors in edinburgh who say he will be out for two months.

Scotland team doctor James Robson said on Wednesday afternoon: "Sean was examined by consultant orthopaedic surgeon Graham Lawson. He found that Sean has sustained some damage to the structures of his knee and ankle but, happily, does not require surgery.

“The expected recovery time for soft tissue damage of this sort is up to eight weeks.

“Sean is now beginning work on his rehabilitation in the care of the Glasgow Warriors medical team.”