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It would actually be unfair on Zander Fagerson to pitch him in against All-Blacks after so long on sidelines ... lack of quality back-up is coming home to roost for Scotland

Given he hasn't played any competitive rugby in seven months, the hope that Zander Fagerson could get himself fit in time for the autumn internationals always felt like a long shot.

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