Duhan van Der Merwe returns for Scotland in game against Wales

Scotland have confirmed their matchday squad for the third round of the Six Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff, recalling wing Duhan van der Merwe as part of several lineup changes following their win over England.

Duhan Van Der Merwe Scotland Selection

Van der Merwe returns to the starting XV for his first appearance of this year’s championship. Blair Kinghorn also comes back into the side and is selected at fullback, strengthening the back three options.

Kyle Steyn retains his place on the right wing, while captain Sione Tuipulotu continues his midfield partnership with Huw Jones. Scotland maintain continuity at halfback with Ben White and Finn Russell again paired together.

Scotland Team Changes Vs Wales

Gregor Townsend makes five changes to the starting lineup. In the forwards, Dave Cherry returns at hooker alongside props Nathan McBeth and Zander Fagerson. The lock pairing sees Max Williamson partner Scott Cummings.

Gregor Brown shifts to blindside flanker, Rory Darge remains at openside, and Matt Fagerson starts at number eight after his impact from the bench in the previous match.

Six Nations Cardiff Match Squad Depth

The replacements include Pierre Schoeman and Elliot Millar Mills as front-row cover, with George Turner named as substitute hooker. Grant Gilchrist provides second-row experience, while Josh Bayliss offers back-row versatility.

Scotland XV: 15 Blair Kinghorn, 14 Kyle Steyn, 13 Huw Jones, 12 Sione Tuipulotu (c), 11 Duhan van der Merwe, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Ben White, 8 Matt Fagerson, 7 Rory Darge, 6 Gregor Brown, 5 Scott Cummings, 4 Max Williamson, 3 Zander Fagerson, 2 Dave Cherry, 1 Nathan McBeth

Reserves: 16 George Turner, 17 Pierre Schoeman, 18 Elliot Millar Mills, 19 Grant Gilchrist, 20 Josh Bayliss, 21 George Horne, 22 Tom Jordan, 23 Darcy Graham