Tim Visser returns for Scotland's Six Nations clash with Italy

Fit-again winger Tim Visser is the only change to Scotland's starting line-up to face Italy this Saturday at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

A hamstring injury ruled Visser out of Scotland's opening two games against England and Wales, but he has proved his fitness with 80-minute outings for Harlequins in the last fortnight.

His inclusion in an otherwise unchanged starting line-up sees veteran Sean Lamont drop to the replacements bench, where head coach Vern Cotter has made four further changes.

Exeter Chiefs prop Moray Low will look to add to his 29 caps with a first appearance for Scotland since the 2014 summer tour, while 23-year-old Edinburgh loose-head, Rory Sutherland, is primed for his international debut.

Other changes on the bench see Glasgow Warriors back-row Ryan Wilson and centre Peter Horne named among the replacements, after returning to the squad this week, with Horne proving his readiness in Glasgow Warriors' bonus-point win over Munster.

Scotland Head Coach, Vern Cotter, said: "After a week off from the Championship, we have returned to camp fresh and fit, and have prepared well for what will be another formidable opponent.

"Italy have shown they are a talented team, particularly in their performance away against France, but also against England.

"They surprised both teams with their physicality, intensity and quality, all of which we will have to be ready for, and at least equal to, if we are to win in Rome this weekend.

"We have worked hard to improve our game and will stay true to the core values of this team, which is to work hard but stay calm; have belief in our systems, ourselves, and enjoy the opportunity."

Scotland: 15 Stuart Hogg, 14 Tommy Seymour, 13 Mark Bennett, 12 Duncan Taylor, 11 Tim Visser, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Greig Laidlaw (C); 1 Alasdair Dickinson, 2 Ross Ford, 3 Willem Nel, 4 Richie Gray, 5 Jonny Gray, 6 John Barclay, 7 John Hardie, 8 David Denton.

Replacements: 16 Stuart McInally, 17 Rory Sutherland, 18 Moray Low, 19 Tim Swinson, 20 Ryan Wilson, 21 Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, 22 Peter Horne, 23 Sean Lamont.