One of Scotland's brightest young prospects - who made his senior international debut last autumn - had his progression stunted by injury but now Douglas is back for the Under-20s and ready to pick up from where he left off.
Centre Ventisei has picked the brains of Glasgow teammate and Scotland senior captain Tuipulotu - as well as the likes of Stafford McDowall and Kyle Steyn - ahead of the Under-20 Six Nations.
After defeat to Italy in last year's Six Nations, Schoeman and Scotland's pack are eager to set the tone against the Azzurri at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Following a tortuous time with injury, there were 719 days between his first and second appearance for Glasgow but after returning to action in November, the back-row is now a part of Scotland's Six Nations preparations.