The Edinburgh winger returns to action in Montevideo, forming part of a revamped back three alongside club-mate Harry Paterson and Kyle Rowe. Rowe, who played full-back in the last match, switches to the wing, while stand-off Ben Healy is the only other player retaining his place from the 52-11 victory over Chile.
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Head coach Gregor Townsend has opted for significant changes, naming a squad comprised entirely of Scottish-based players due to the match falling outside the official Test window. Rory Darge returns to captain the side, leading a back row that includes Luke Crosbie and Matt Fagerson at number eight.
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Centre Huw Jones, earning his 50th cap, and hooker Ewan Ashman will share vice-captain duties. Max Williamson will start in the second row alongside Glasgow team-mate Scott Cummings, marking his fourth cap.
The bench features a blend of youth and experience, with notable inclusions being Pierre Schoeman, Jamie Ritchie, Adam Hastings, and Kyle Steyn. This strategic depth aims to ensure Scotland finishes their tour on a high, having already secured wide-margin wins over Canada, USA, and Chile.
Scotland’s starting XV for the match against Uruguay on Saturday is as follows: Harry Paterson, Kyle Rowe, Huw Jones, Sione McDowall, Duhan van der Merwe, Ben Healy, George Horne; Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman, Javan Sebastian, Max Williamson, Scott Cummings, Luke Crosbie, Rory Darge (c), Matt Fagerson.
Replacements include: Patrick Harrison, Pierre Schoeman, Murphy Walker, Glen Brown, Jamie Ritchie, Jamie Dobie, Adam Hastings, Kyle Steyn.
As Scotland aims to complete their tour with a clean sweep of victories, all eyes will be on Duhan van der Merwe, who is on the brink of etching his name in the record books.
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