Overview
- Scotland confirmed a four-match November schedule against USA on 1 November, New Zealand on 8 November, Argentina on 16 November and Tonga on 23 November, with the USA game outside the international window.
- Edinburgh captain Magnus Bradbury earns a recall for his first potential cap since the 2022 tour, while uncapped forwards Liam McConnell and Harri Morris are selected and Alexander Masibaka retains his place from the summer tour.
- Sione Tuipulotu is named captain on his return after missing the Six Nations and taking part in the British & Irish Lions tour.
- Injury-affected senior forwards Zander Fagerson, Jack Dempsey and Rory Darge are included, with Fagerson out since early April and Dempsey sidelined since March.
- Finn Russell, Adam Hastings, Fergus Burke and Ross Thompson headline the stand-off options, with Thompson seen as a likely starter against USA if England-based players are not released.