Gregor Townsend’s first XV basically picks itself but there’s still going to be a few surprises in his announcement

Saracens' New Zealand-born stand-off Fergus Burke has been named in Scotland's squad for the 2025 Six Nations. Burke joined the English club last summer to fill the void left by former England captain Owen Farrell's move to France.

Saracens fly-half Fergus Burke was eligible to play for either Scotland, England or New Zealand; head coach Gregor Townsend has included Burke in a 37-player squad; uncapped Jack Mann is called up, while Jonny Gray returns;