Several Scotland stars will sit out key matches for Edinburgh and Glasgow this weekend. Their coaches provided updates on their fitness on Friday.

Cockerill's departure in 2021 ended four years in charge of Edinburgh, during which Crosbie made his debut. The forward spoke about his former boss.

The duo missed out on selection for Gregor Townsend's Six Nations squad, but the Glasgow Warriors boss believes they have futures at the top level.

Former Linlithgow RFC product Lewis Wells will start for Edinburgh against Black Lion on Sunday as Duhan van der Merwe misses out.

The Warriors head to Harlequins knowing a win could see them top the pool, as they also eye revenge on ex-boss Danny Wilson for last ...