Gregor Townsend discusses possible Stuart Hogg Scotland recall
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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has shut the door on Stuart Hogg’s international career, despite the embattled fullback making a shock return to professional rugby with Montpellier.
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Hogg, 32, recently found himself in hot water, receiving a one-year community payback order following a domestic abuse charge against his estranged wife, Gillian.
A Troublesome Timeline
Earlier this month, the former Scotland captain appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court, where he was also handed a non-harassment order and warned the sentence was an alternative to prison. This follows a previous £600 fine for breaching bail conditions last year.
The court heard how Hogg had acted abusively, shouting and swearing at his wife amid ongoing divorce proceedings. His compliance with the payback order will be reviewed on 25 March at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.
Silence from Montpellier
Montpellier, Hogg's current club, have yet to release an official statement but, according to BBC reports, are prepared to let him continue playing.
End of the Road for Scotland Caps
While his future in France seems intact, the same can't be said for his Scotland career. Townsend has reportedly ruled out any chance of Hogg adding to his 100 caps, with Scottish Rugby taking a firm stance in light of the case’s disturbing details.
It's a stark fall from grace for one of Scotland’s most celebrated players. Whether Hogg can rebuild his career at the club level remains to be seen, but his time in the blue jersey appears to be over.
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