THE Scotland team more or less picks itself these days. From Pierre Schoeman at No.1 to Blair Kinghorn at 15, it is a tried and trusted line-up with serious experience.
So when Gregor Townsend announces his squad for the Six Nations Championship this afternoon, there will be a lot of familiar names.
But the head coach has always been keen on increasing the competition for places.
And that means he may include some up-and-coming, uncapped players along with his big names.
They might not figure in the opening match against Italy on Saturday, February 1. But later on in the tournament, when injuries mount up and fresh legs are called for, Townsend will want them to be ready to take their chance.
Some established players will also miss out on the Murrayfield match against the Italians - either because they are just coming back from injury or still on the treatment table.
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