Van der Merwe and Kinghorn recalled for Wales clash
Van der Merwe and Kinghorn recalled for Wales clash

Duhan van der Merwe and Blair Kinghorn have been recalled to the Scotland back three for Saturday's Six Nations trip to Cardiff to face Wales. Head coach Gregor Townsend has made five changes to the starting XV that defeated England 31-20 at Murrayfield.

The explosive winger Van der Merwe comes in for the injured Jamie Dobie, while Kinghorn replaces Tom Jordan at full-back, with Jordan dropping to the bench. Both British and Irish Lions return after missing the opening two Tests of the championship.

In the pack, Matt Fagerson starts at number eight after injuries ruled out Jack Dempsey and Matt Ritchie. Max Williamson partners Scott Cummings in the second row, with Gregor Brown moving to blindside flanker. Dave Cherry starts at hooker, with George Turner among the replacements.

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Josh Bayliss and Grant Gilchrist are added to the bench, while Townsend has again opted for a 5:3 split, with George Horne and Darcy Graham joining Jordan as back cover. Scotland have won only once in their last 12 visits to the Principality Stadium, but that victory came last year.

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