The turmoil surrounding the death of Siobhan Cattigan has intensified after many of the Scotland international’s teammates rejected comments from the head of their playing association that voiced support for the Scottish medical team and head coach on their behalf.
In an interview Bill Mitchell, chief executive of Rugby Players Scotland, had claimed the squad were “upset” by any suggestion the care provided by the Scottish Rugby Union was less than “excellent”. He also told the Herald in Scotland that the squad were “very supportive” of Bryan Easson, the head coach, who was in charge during a match against Wales in the 2021 Six Nations, when Cattigan’s family allege she was urged to return to the field when suffering a significant brain injury. The SRU has said none of the medical team that day recall that happening and that Easson categorically denies making the demand.
