Scotland eventally pushed past Italy in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield. Here are four talking points following the win.
The 34-year-old Edinburgh forward’s Test career appeared to be over after he was not selected for a single squad last year.
Back-rower Luke Crosbie and second-row duo Grant Gilchrist and Jonny Gray have also had injury issues in recent weeks.
The Sharks hooker waited almost 1,000 days for his second cap, but can now stake a claim to a Scottish starting jersey.
Versatile Sharks forward Dylan Richardson is relishing the opportunity to revive his fledgling Scotland career almost three years on from his debut.
Dylan Richardson, the on-tour Sharks back-rower from South Africa, is one of 14 uncapped players picked for a two-day Scotland camp.