Ruaridh Jackson wants to make the most of Scotland chance

Scotland international Ruaridh Jackson is hoping to revive his international career during the final Test of the summer tour against Fiji in Suva.

Finn Russell has been the preferred fly-half for Gregor Townsend in the first two games of the tour against Australia and Italy but his call-up to British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand has presented Jackson an opportunity to make his first appearance for the Dark Blues since June 2016.

"I am desperate to get on the pitch and show what I can do," he said. "With Finn where I think he deserves to be (with the Lions), it gives me an opportunity.

"If I get that that chance I am desperate to put my hand up. There is a lot of excitement about this squad, about what we can do, what we can achieve.

"We are kicking on from where Vern (Cotter, the former head coach who moved to French club Montpellier last month) left it and we are looking in a good place for the future. It is something you want to be playing in."

The 29-year-old was named at fullback in the squad but most part of his career he has featured at number 10.

"Ten is where I prefer playing," he said. "I enjoy full-back as well so if I have to step in there, then I am glad to do so, but fly-half is where I want to be and where I feel most comfortable.

"There was a really memorable moment at the weekend, beating Australia in Sydney, but we have another huge game coming up - you can't rest on the last one, the next game is always the most important.

"Fiji are a dangerous side, and they have a bit of confidence after beating Italy. They have weapons all over the pitch so we will need an 80-minute defensive performance and hope the attack will take care of itself."