Head coach Gregor Townsend has named his squad for Scotland's opening fixture at Rugby World Cup 2023 against holders South Africa on Sunday.
Captain Jamie Ritchie leads his country in their Pool B clash at Marseille's Stade Vélodrome, the blindside flanker joined in the back row by openside Rory Darge and Jack Dempsey at number 8.Richie Gray and Grant Gilchrist, both of whom will be appearing at a third Rugby World Cup, combine in the second row.
In the back division, Finn Russell - also primed for a third such tournament - links up with scrum-half Ben White, with centres Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones continuing their partnership for the Springbok showdown.Prolific wingers Duhan van der Merwe and Darcy Graham are joined in the back three by full back Blair Kinghorn.Scotland's forward replacements comprise hooker Dave Cherry, props Jamie Bhatti and WP Nel , as well as the versatile Scott Cummings and Matt Fagerson.
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