Scotland call up Stewart

ARMY corporal Mall Stewart is set to win his first cap on Saturday after being named in the Scotland side to face Italy at Murrayfield…

ARMY corporal Mall Stewart is set to win his first cap on Saturday after being named in the Scotland side to face Italy at Murrayfield.

The 23-year-old Northampton prop is one of three changes to the line-up beaten 29-19 by Australia last month.

British Lions lock Andy Reed comes in for Doddie Weir as he rejoins the line-up after two years out with injury. Weir takes his place on the replacements' bench.

Scott Hastings comes in for Ron Eriksson at centre.

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