Emma Wassell Withdraws from Scotland Rugby Squad

Scotland rugby player Emma Wassell has withdrawn from the national squad for the WXV 2 tournament due to a chest tumour diagnosis that requires surgery. The 29-year-old lock, who has 67 international caps, shared her experience on Instagram, revealing that she initially sought medical help believing she had bread stuck in her throat. Wassell expressed her disappointment at missing another opportunity to play for Scotland after previously stepping back from the Six Nations following her mother's death. She thanked her teammates and supporters for their incredible support during this challenging time and aims to return to rugby in 2025. Louise McMillan will replace Wassell in the squad for the upcoming tournament in Cape Town, where Scotland hopes to defend their title from last year.