One change for Scotland

Scotland coach Ian McGeechan has made just one change to his squad for the RBS 6 Nations clash in France despite suffering an embarrassing home defeat by Ireland on Sunday.

Back-row forward Jason White replaces Nathan Hines in the 22-man squad for Scotland’s second game of the competition with McGeechan insisting the decision is simply a tactical switch.

McGeechan said: “Jason played very well for the A team in Stirling on Saturday and has made a very good comeback from the injury he sustained against Fiji during the autumn.

“We are looking at tactical options and Jason’s call-up does not reflect any dissatisfaction with Nathan Hines.”

Scotland squad to play France in the RBS 6 Nations Championship at the Stade de France, Paris on Sunday, February 23:

Backs: M Blair (Edinburgh), A Craig (Orrell), B Laney (Edinburgh), K Logan (Wasps), G Metcalfe (Glasgow), C Paterson (Edinburgh), B Redpath (Sale, capt), G Ross (Leeds), G Townsend (Borders), K Utterson (Borders).

Forwards: R Beattie (Bristol), G Bulloch (Glasgow), B Douglas (Borders), S Grimes (Newcastle), G Kerr (Leeds), M Leslie (Edinburgh), A Mower (Newcastle), S Murray (Edinburgh), S Scott (Borders), T Smith (Northampton), S Taylor (Edinburgh), J White (Glasgow).