Gregor Townsend has not opted to experiment with his squad ahead of their tour of the Pacific in July, only naming three uncapped players in his 36-man squad.
Scotland forwards coach John Dalziel will lean heavily on Gregor Townsend’s experience as he prepares to go into “a brand new world” after earning a surprise call to join Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions backroom team.
The Angouleme bulldozer has charted a remarkable voyage from Western Australia to the senior Scotland squad.
The 35-year-old is convinced Gregor Townsend’s Scotland are on the cusp of something “really special”.
The 51-year-old is contracted until April next year.
Scotland were unfortunate to go in 16-13 behind at the break before Les Bleus powered home to a bonus-point victory and the championship.