Overview
- Scrum coach Pieter de Villiers said Zander Fagerson has returned to full training and will be selected for either Sunday’s Argentina match or the Tonga Test next week, pending Thursday’s review.
- Finn Russell, replaced late against New Zealand with knee and ankle issues, has trained fully and is expected to be available for Murrayfield.
- Rory Sutherland passed his on‑field HIA but failed subsequent assessments, is not training, and will be reassessed at week’s end for possible involvement later in the series.
- D’arcy Rae earned praise for his set‑piece and breakdown work in his second start at tight‑head, underscoring Scotland’s growing front‑row depth.
- Coaches highlighted Argentina’s physical pack and recent results, including a 52-28 win in Cardiff and victories over top nations, as key preparation focus areas.