Gregor Townsend selects Lions-bound duo for Scotland clash with Samoa

Ewan Ashman is in line for a Scotland and Lions double over the next week (Steve Welsh/PA)

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend revealed Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman are keen to play a full part against Samoa before heading off on British and Irish Lions duty.

Townsend has selected the pair in his front row for Scotland’s final summer tour encounter in Auckland on Friday.