Gregor Townsend has opted to name an experienced line-up ahead of Scotland’s World Cup opener against Ireland.

Scotland 21 Italy 8

A Scotland XV will take on Japan A on Tuesday, June 1, in warm-up match for this summer’s tour to Argentina, it was confirmed today.

Nathan Hines returns to the Scotland team for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship clash with Italy.

KEITH GLEESON is fortunate he is available to play for Ireland against world champions Australia at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.