Scotland have received a boost with the news that Mark Bennett has been passed fit to face England in Saturday's Six Nations opener at Murrayfield.
Glasgow centre Bennett, nominated for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year after his fine performances in the World Cup, has not featured since injuring his shoulder against Racing 92 earlier this month.
However, Harlequins wing Tim Visser has been ruled out as he recovers from a hamstring tear.
Scotland defence coach Matt Taylor said on Monday: "Mark is taking full training today, so he's back in the mix.
"I think he's got a good chance [of playing on Saturday]. A fully fit Mark Bennett is a very good player. He'll have to put his best foot forward today in training, because we haven't finalised the team. I'm sure he will do.
"Tim Visser is a couple of weeks off at this stage, he definitely won't be involved this week but hopefully in the following weeks, whether it's Wales or further down the line in Italy we'll see."