Scotland's McDowall to partner Jones at centre against Italy
- Scotland's Stafford McDowall will earn his ninth cap at inside centre against Italy in place of injured captain Sione Tuipulotu for the Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday.
- Scotland coach Gregor Townsend stated, 'Stafford has been very consistent for Glasgow and for us when he has had the opportunity.'
- Scotland is seeking to lift the trophy for the first time since 1999, the last year it was known as the Five Nations.
- Townsend noted that Italy 'have been a difficult opponent for us and other teams,' highlighting their recent performance in last year's Six Nations.
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