"Forearm smash" - Stuart Hogg was brutally knocked out by teammate against Wales

Rugby News
Sunday, 12 February 2023 at 07:16
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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

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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.

#6. FRANCE - 4 players

PLAYER BORN TRAINED POS ELIGIBILITY OTHER REP.
Dany Priso Cameroon France LH Residency (2008)
Uini Atonio New Zealand New Zealand TH Residency (2014) Samoa u20
Paul Willemse South Africa Namibia LO Residency (2018) Namibia u18, South Africa u20
Émilien Gailleton England France CE Parent

#5. ENGLAND - 5 players

PLAYER BORN TRAINED POS ELIGIBILITY OTHER REP.
Bevan Rodd Scotland England LH Parent
Mako Vunipola New Zealand England LH Residency (2008)
David Ribbans South Africa South Africa LO Grandparent
Marcus Smith Philippines England FH Parent
Manu Tuilagi Samoa England CE Residency (2007)

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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
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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
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