Lock Kellock, who led Scotland to an historic first series win in Argentina in June, has had a knee operation and will miss the start of the season.

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Last season Owen scored 10 goals in all competitions, although an ankle injury and groin operation forced him to miss five games.

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He was forced to miss the final Test in Sydney to have an operation.

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Captain Michael Vaughan will definitely miss the tour, however, after having a knee operation for the fourth time in his career.

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