Finn Russell starts for Scotland at fly-half against New Zealand

The Racing 92 playmaker was left out of the squad for the first two autumn Tests but the 30-year-old has got the nod to start ahead of Blair Kinghorn at number 10

BACK IN FAVOUR: Finn Russell will start for Scotland on Sunday. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

Finn Russell will go straight into the Scotland XV at stand-off for Sunday’s showdown with New Zealand at BT Murrayfield.

The Racing 92 playmaker was left out of the squad for the first two autumn Tests but, after being recalled this week following injury to Adam Hastings, the 30-year-old has got the nod to start ahead of Blair Kinghorn at number 10.