McDowall replaces Tuipulotu for Scotland as Van Der Merwe passed fit
Stafford McDowall has been named to start at centre for Scotland for their Six Nations clash vs Italy in place of the injured Sione Tuipulotu, while wing Duhan van der Merwe has shaken off a knock to start. Tuipulotu, who captained Scotland in the autumn and was in superb form, will miss the entire championship…