Scotland’s recently appointed co-captain Rory Darge will start Saturday’s Six Nations tie at home to France after missing six weeks with a knee injury.
The 23-year-old Glasgow flanker takes over the No.7 jersey from former captain Jamie Ritchie, who has withdrawn entirely from the 23-man squad in one of three changes One – all in the forward line – was handed to the side who started the 27th season in the 26th away win against Wales.
Dachi, who recovered quicker than expected from an injury sustained away to Edinburgh on the last weekend of December, was named co-captain alongside fellow stand-off Finn Russell for the Murrayfield game, with France The goal is to bounce back from the rigors of 38 games. Lost at home to Ireland on the 17th.
No8 Jack Dempsey and lock Grant Gilchrist, who were suspended last weekend, return to the squad to replace Luke Crosby and Richie Gray, both of whom were sidelined through injury in Cardiff.
There are no changes to the back line, meaning Kyle Rowe, who is making his international debut for Wells, continues at full-back in the absence of Blair Kinghorn due to injury. In-form Saracens back-rower Andy Christie has been named as a substitute after missing the No. 23 last weekend.
France head coach Fabian Galtier made two changes to the side beaten by Ireland.
Galthié maintains trust in most members of the team. Winger Louis Biller-Biare made his debut against Ireland, replacing Yoram Mofana on the bench.
“Being a substitute does not mean relegation, but additional responsibility,” Galtier said. “Luis brings speed, is used to playing on the wing, and can fill in in the backcourt. Yoram can cover the center position.”
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Six Nations 2024: Scotland v France
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Scotland
15 Kyle Rowe (Glasgow) 14 Keir Stein (Glasgow) 13 Huw Jones (Glasgow) 12 Joan Tupulotu (Glasgow) 11 Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh) 10 Finn Russell (Bath) 9 Ben White (Toulon) 1 Pierre Schoeman (Edinburgh) 2 George Turner (Glasgow) 3 Xander Fagerson (Glasgow) 4 Grant Gilchrist (Edinburgh) 5 Scott Cummings (Glasgow) 6 Matt Fagerson (Glasgow) 7 Rory Dutch (Glasgow) 8 Jack Dempsey (Glasgow)
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16 Ivan Ashman (Edinburgh) number 17 Alec Hepburn (Exeter) 18 Elliot Miller-Mills (Northampton) 19 Sam Skinner (Edinburgh) 20 Andy Christie (Saracens) twenty one George Horne (Glasgow) twenty two Ben Healy (Edinburgh) twenty three Cameron Redpath (Bath)
France
15 Thomas Ramos (Toulouse) 14 Damian Penaud (Bordeaux-Begle) 13 Gale Fecu (Racing 92) 12 Jonathan Denty (La Rochelle) 11 Louis Bielle Biarrey (Bordeaux-Begler) 10 Matthieu Jalibert (Bordeaux-Begler) 9 Maxime Luku (Bordeaux-Begler) 1 Cyril Bayet (Toulouse) 2 Peato Mauvaka. (Toulouse) 3 Win Anthony (La Rochelle) 4 Cameron Vokey (Racing 92) 5 Paul Gabriaguez (Stade de France) 6 François Cross (Toulouse) 7 Charles Olivine (Toulon) 8 Gregory Alderit (La Rochelle)
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16 Julien Marchand (Toulouse) number 17 Sebastian Taofifenoa (Lyon) 18 Dorian Aldeguery (Toulouse) 19 Posolo Tuilagi (Perpignan) 20 Alexandre Rouma (Toulouse) twenty one Paul Budhen (La Rochelle) twenty two Nolan Le Garec (Racing 92) twenty three Yoram Mofana (Bordeaux-Begle)
Paul Willemse’s suspension has locked up Cameron Woki as the team’s No. 4, with Paul Gabrillagues switching to the No. 5 spot. “What we lack in the forward group is our second right wing. In the lineout, he [Woki] Located in the middle of the lineout. If you don’t have your number five, you have to make up for it with a player,” Galtier explained.
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“Until the 60th minute our score was minus seven. [points behind]We adapted, we made amends, but we lacked the weapons to harass and defend this conquered territory. Waukee was never out of the group, he was the finisher. “
Prop Sebastian Taufefenua is on the bench after picking up a wrist injury against Ireland, while Radar Vardy is absent. Wing player Alexander Ruma, who has not played for the national team, was also included on the substitute list. With Romain Taufefenou withdrawing due to illness, 19-year-old Posolo Tuilagi was called up against Ireland and remained on the bench, making his debut for the national team in the defeat to Marseille. Show up.
“It’s not the easiest for a young player to integrate into the team so quickly on the eve of a game, but he was able to rise to the challenge and integrate into the team,” Galtier said.
