It was a bit of a surprise when Stuart Hogg departed the pitch for a head injury assessment against Wales, and even more surprise when he didn't return to the field.
However, a clip has now surfaced the fullback being on the wrong end of an accidental 'forearm smash' from teammate Sione Tuipulotu at the ruck.
Stuart Hogg knocked out:
Victim of trolling:
The Scotland fullback has been the victim of online trolling once again.
Hogg had to respond to comments regarding his appearance during the Autumn Nations Series.
Hogg took to Instagram then to let his followers know what he thought of comments about his appearance. This is what he had to say:
"OK I get it. I find it incredibly frustrating and annoying that my appearance has somehow taken over my ability to play rugby according to 'fans' of the game. My hair. My teeth. My f***ing choice with what I do. No matter how many times it's heckled, written, commented on, I will continue to be me. Why? Because I've every f***ing right to. I have a man bun. I have had dental treatment. Give over. It's old news. Find something more interesting to do with your lives."
However, the comments were back today with many about his appearance once again.
This especially peaked on Twitter after Hogg went off for an HIA during the match against Wales at Murrayfield. .
One fan wrote: "Dr James Robson just indicating that Stuart Hogg has gone off for a Hair Injury Assessment."
Another said: "Stuart Hogg sent off to check his hair."
A third wrote: "Stuart Hogg is gone off for a head injury assessment, as the fumes from the amount of fake tan he's wearing are interfering with his brain"
Another commented: "What brand of tan does Stuart Hogg use? Looks great."
"Scotland camp must have been training in the Bahamas this week judging by the tan Stuart Hogg is sporting." said a fifth.
These sort of comments to players MUST STOP!
Foreign-born players in the 2023 Six Nations breakdown by country
Americas Rugby News have compiled their annual breakdown of foreign-born players taking part in the 2023 Six Nations.
We recommend that you head over there to see their detailed analysis of the squads along with a year-on-year comparison with the last couple of years.
Marcus Smith of England warms up before the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)
#4. ITALY - 6 players
PLAYER
BORN
TRAINED
POS
ELIGIBILITY
OTHER REP.
Marco Manfredi
Germany
Italy
HK
Parent
–
Sebastian Negri
Zimbabwe
South Africa
FL
Parent
–
Jake Polledri
England
England
FL
Grandparent
–
Stephen Varney
Wales
Wales
SH
Parent
–
Juan Ignacio Brex
Argentina
Argentina
CE
Grandparent
Argentina u19, u20, 7s, XV
Ange Capuozzo
France
France
FB
Parent
–
#3. WALES - 7 players
PLAYER
BORN
TRAINED
POS
ELIGIBILITY
OTHER REP.
Bradley Roberts
South Africa
South Africa
HK
Grandparent
–
Tomas Francis
England
England
TH
Grandparent
–
Taulupe Faletau
Tonga
Wales
N8
Residency (2001)
–
Christ Tshiunza
DR Congo
Wales
LO
Residency (2015)
–
George North
England
Wales
CE
Parent
–
Nick Tompkins
England
England
CE
Grandparent
England u18, u20, Saxons
Alex Cuthbert
England
England
WI
Parent
–
#2. IRELAND - 8 players
PLAYER
BORN
TRAINED
POS
ELIGIBILITY
OTHER REP.
Rob Herring
South Africa
South Africa
HK
Grandparent
–
Finlay Bealham
Australia
Australia
TH
Grandparent
Australia Schools
Roman Salanoa
USA
USA
TH
Residency (2022)
USA u20, Hawaii All-State
Joe McCarthy
USA
Ireland
LO
Parent
–
Jamison Gibson-Park
New Zealand
New Zealand
SH
Residency (2020)
New Zealand Māori
Bundee Aki
New Zealand
New Zealand
CE
Residency (2017)
–
Mack Hansen
Australia
Australia
WI
Parent
Australia u20
James Lowe
New Zealand
New Zealand
WI
Residency (2020)
New Zealand Māori, Schools, u15 Basketball
#1. SCOTLAND - 21 players
PLAYER
BORN
TRAINED
POS
ELIGIBILITY
OTHER REP.
Pierre Schoeman
South Africa
South Africa
LH
Residency (2021)
South Africa u18, u20
Ewan Ashman
Canada
England
HK
Parent
–
Simon Berghan
New Zealand
New Zealand
TH
Grandparent
–
Willem Nel
South Africa
South Afica
TH
Residency (2015)
–
Javan Sebastian
Wales
Wales
TH
Parent
Wales u16, u18
Cameron Henderson
Hong Kong
Scotland
LO
Parent
–
Sam Skinner
England
England
LO
Parent
England u20
Josh Bayliss
England
England
FL
Grandparent
England u20
Andy Christie
England
England
FL
Grandparent
England u18, u20
Hamish Watson
England
England
FL
Grandparent
–
Jack Dempsey
Australia
Australia
N8
Grandparent
Australia Schools, u20, Australia
Ali Price
England
England
SH
Parent
–
Ben White
England
England
SH
Grandparent
England u20, XV
Ben Healy
Ireland
Ireland
FH
Parent
Ireland u20
Chris Harris
England
England
CE
Grandparent
England Counties
Cameron Redpath
France
England
CE
Parent
England u18, u20
Sione Tuipulotu
Australia
Australia
CE
Parent
Australia Schools, u20
Kyle Steyn
South Africa
South Africa
WI
Parent
–
Sean Maitland
New Zealand
New Zealand
WI
Grandparent
New Zealand u19, u20, Māori
Ruaridh McConnochie
England
England
WI
Parent
England 7’s, England
Duhan van der Merwe
South Africa
South Africa
WI
Residency (2020)
South Africa Schools, u20
Final whistle celebrations for Scott Steele of Scotland and Hamish Watson of Scotland during the Six Nations Championship, 127th Calcutta Cup match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on January 6 2021. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK