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Six Nations holders Wales host Scotland on Saturday as they look to kick start their campaign after last weekend’s disappointing defeat in Dublin.

Scotland will go into the match in full of confidence following last Saturday’s victory over .

The game on Saturday kicks off at 14:15 at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

 

Wayne Pivac has made four changes to the side that was well beaten in Dublin. Uncapped Ospreys flanker Jac Morgan will make his Wales debut on Saturday.

Morgan, 22, joins Ross Moriarty as the two back-row alterations from the loss to , with Ellis Jenkins and Aaron Wainwright dropping out.

LLANELLI, WALES – NOVEMBER 01: Jac Morgan of under pressure from Jack Blain of Edinburgh during the Guinness Pro14 match between the Scarlets and Edinburgh Rugby at the Parc Y Scarlets on November 01, 2020 in Llanelli, Wales. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images)

The other changes see Ospreys duo Owen Watkin and Alex Cuthbert replace Josh Adams and Johnny McNicholl.

Adams is ruled out of Saturday’s game in Cardiff with a tight calf.

Captain Dan Biggar will make his 100th international appearance while centre Jonathan Davies will achieve the same milestone if he comes off the bench.


Scotland make five changes to the side that defeated England on Saturday night.

Jamie Ritchie has had surgery on the hamstring injury sustained in last weekend’s opening win over England and is replaced by Sam Skinner.

, ENGLAND – JANUARY 05: Sam Skinner (L) of Exeter holds off Mat Protheroe of Bristol during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between and Bristol Bears at Sandy Park on January 05, 2019 in Exeter, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Edinburgh pair Pierre Schoeman and WP Nel join hooker Stuart McInally in a new-look front row.

Glasgow’s Sione Tuipulotu comes in for his third cap at inside centre.

Edinburgh lock Grant Gilchrist wins his 50th cap, and is named vice-captain, while Glasgow flanker Rory Darge is in line for his Scotland debut off the bench.

Cam Redpath – having recovered from a serious knee injury – also among the replacements named by head coach Gregor Townsend and set for his first Test action since victory at 12 months ago.

Zander Fagerson, George Turner and Rory Sutherland drop to the bench, while Sam Johnson has been released to play for Glasgow against on Friday.

Captain Stuart Hogg makes his 90th Scotland appearance in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium 10 years on from his debut at the same venue.

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