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Sione Tuipulotu: Scotland centre ruled out of Six Nations after training injury

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Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations with a pectoral muscle injury.

The 27-year-old will undergo surgery after picking up the injury against Harlequins .

Scotland are also likely to be without lock Scott Cummings , 28 , for the whole of the tournament.

Scotland open the championship at home to Italy on 1 February .

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