Former England call-up Graham replaces Thomson in Scotland squad
Uncapped back-row Gary Graham has replaced Blade Thomson in the Scotland squad for their two remaining November internationals.
Thomson suffered concussion in the Scarlets' defeat to Edinburgh on November 2.
The flanker will play no part against South Africa on Saturday and also misses the Test against Argentina.
Graham, the son of former Scotland prop and forwards coach George, could win his first cap at Murrayfield this weekend after being called up to the England Six Nations squad earlier this year on residency grounds.
"I'm Scottish through-and-through but England asked me first as I'm eligible through residency. It would have been a silly opportunity to pass up, as I hadn't been selected for a Scotland squad since the Under-20s," said the Newcastle Falcons forward.
"I'm absolutely delighted to get this opportunity. I phoned Gregor [Scotland head coach Townsend] to assure him I wanted to play for Scotland, and always wanted to play for my country.
"It's where I'm from and where I played most of my rugby."
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I guess we may all agree on the fact, that the ABs and Boks are the two in contest for No 1 in rugby history (the triple-A sort of) …. the Wallabies, England and France are the next tier, with Ireland being the new kid in town (AA) …. in my view it makes little sense creating imaginary competitions (unless you have too much time to waste)
Go to commentsWhat a joke. Total joke and the pundits commentating, all of whom know a bit about the game, could barely disguise their contempt. Reaching for the card then pulling back when he realised a red card would carry further match suspensions is simply not his decision to make. A clear and obvious influence on the outcome of this match and indeed, the championship path.
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