By ALEX BYWATER

Boost: Blade Thomson

BLADE Thomson has handed Scotland coach Gregor Townsend a big boost with the news the Hurricanes back rower is set to be available for next season’s autumn internationals.
Thomson will join the Scarlets from the Super Rugby giants and his immediate priority is to hit top form in Llanelli after struggling with a series of shoulder and head injuries.
It is understood Thomson turned down a deal to join Scottish side Glasgow in favour of linking up with Wayne Pivac’s men, but that won’t stop him from adding to Townsend’s internatio...