Overview
- Stafford McDowall captains from inside centre, with Jamie Dobie and Scott Cummings named as vice-captains.
- Edinburgh flanker Liam McConnell starts on debut, while hooker Harri Morris is poised for a first cap from the bench.
- Adam Hastings takes the No 10 shirt in Finn Russell’s place because England- and France-based players are unavailable for this fixture.
- Tighthead D’Arcy Rae earns his first Scotland start, Jack Dempsey returns at No 8, and Magnus Bradbury is recalled to the matchday 23.
- Kick-off is 17:40 GMT at Murrayfield, with Argentine referee Damián Schneider appointed to officiate.