Williams names three new caps

SCOTLAND COACH Matt Williams has admitted that in an ideal world he would not throw three uncapped players into the firing line against Wales – but insists he has no option.

Williams names three new caps

He made a bold first team selection by naming 20-year-old Tom Philip and 21-year-olds Chris Cusiter and Allister Hogg for the RBS 6 Nations Championship opener on Saturday.

Williams said: "We have lost five backs and two openside flankers since the last Six Nations.

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