John Barclay will miss Scotland’s South Africa tour
ByPress Association
John Barclay in action for Scotland.
Scotland flanker John Barclay has been ruled out of the Dark Blues’ tour to South Africa next month, the Scottish Rugby Union has confirmed.
The 41-times-capped forward needs surgery on a shoulder injury sustained earlier this season and will go under the knife later this week.
The 26-year-old will swap Glasgow Warriors for Welsh RaboDirect Pro12 rivals Scarlets this summer but his operation means he will miss Scotland’s trip to South Africa for a tournament involving the host nation, Samoa and Italy.
Interim head coach Scott Johnson – who it was confirmed will continue in his role for another 12 months before making way for New Zealander Vern Cotter – has no plans to replace Barclay in his 30-man squad.
John Barclay will miss Scotland’s South Africa tour
