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Scotland lock Emma Wassell has been withdrawn from her country’s 30-player squad for the forthcoming WXV 2 tournament after being diagnosed with a tumour in her chest that requires surgery.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 29-year-old, who plays for Loughborough Lightning, has been capped 67 times and has been a vital part of Bryan Easson’s squad for the past few years.<\/p>\n
Saracens’ Louise McMillan will travel to Cape Town as her replacement for the World Rugby competition.<\/p>\n
Wassell missed games against England and Italy in the Six Nations earlier this year after the death of her mother, Pauline, but returned to start the final match against Ireland.<\/p>\n
“Unfortunately, rugby has now been put on hold for a while as I will get surgery to remove the tumour, but I will be doing everything I can to return in 2025,” she told Scottish Rugby.<\/p>\n
“To miss another opportunity to be back playing in blue has been a really tough one to take, especially after my year, but that truly is a testament to the team we have built.”<\/p>\n
Wassell paid tribute to her team-mates for their backing during such a traumatic period. <\/p>\n
“I honestly don’t have the words right now to describe the support I’ve had during this time, but I am beyond blessed with the incredible people I have in my life,” she added.<\/p>\n
“Mum left me in good hands and I will forever be grateful to every single one of you who made sure I never felt alone in any of this.”<\/p>\n
Starting on 27 September and running until 13 October, 2024 WXV will be the second edition the new group tournament.<\/p>\n
Scotland are up against Australia, Italy, Japan, hosts South Africa and Wales in the competition’s second tier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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