Scotland coach Frank Hadden was forced to make a late change to his line-up for the final autumn Test against Australia at Murrayfield.
Following legal advice and guidance from the International Rugby Board, the Scottish Rugby Union decided to withdraw Nathan Hines from the side which started against the Wallabies.
The Perpignan lock was the subject of a complaint for foul play by Stade Francais following a match at the start of the month.
But, after appealing against the decision on Thursday, Hines was selected by Hadden for the visit of the Wallabies. However, following discussions on Friday between SRU lawyers, the IRB and the French authorities, it was decided to stand Hines down from the match against the country of his birth.
Alastair Kellock replaced the forward in the line-up with James Hamilton coming onto the bench. David Callam was handed his first start due to the ankle injury Johnnie Beattie sustained against the Pacific Islanders.
Australia coach John Connolly made several changes to the side beaten last week by Ireland as he attempted to finish a disappointing tour on a high.
Most notably, Scott Staniforth started at centre, allowing Stirling Mortlock to move to outside centre, with Lote Tuqiri reverting to the wing after the 21-6 defeat in Dublin. comes out of it before making a plan."
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