Dave Denton ruled out of Scotland clash and rejoins Bath Rugby

Bath Rugby back row Dave Denton has been ruled out of Scotland's upcoming Six Nations clash against Ireland, and so will return to Farleigh House to begin the recovery process.

The Zimbabwean born number eight will not feature in Vern Cotter's plans as a result of his on going groin injury. 

Missing Scotland's clash against last year's Six Nations winners Ireland, Denton will also be unavailable for Bath Rugby selection, for Friday's looming Aviva Premiership clash against Newcastle Falcons. 

Denton's injury, sustained on the eve of Scotland's Rome clash with Italy, spells a premature end to his 2016 Six Nations campaign. The race to full fitness is now on for the 26-year-old to force his way straight back into Bath head coach Mike Ford's plans for the remainder of the Premiership campaign.

To find out more about David Denton, check out Total Sport's sit down chat with the man himself here. 

The Scotland team to face Ireland in full:
 

Forwards: John Barclay (Scarlets), Fraser Brown (Glasgow Warriors), Alasdair Dickinson (Edinburgh Rugby), Zander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors), Ross Ford (Edinburgh Rugby), Richie Gray (Castres), John Hardie (Edinburgh Rugby), Rob Harley (Glasgow Warriors), Moray Low (Exeter Chiefs), Stuart McInally, Willem Nel (Edinburgh Rugby), Gordon Reid, Josh Strauss (Glasgow Warriors), Rory Sutherland (Edinburgh Rugby), Tim Swinson (Glasgow Warriors), Ben Toolis, Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby), Ryan Wilson (Glasgow Warriors).