Glasgow Warriors back-rower Ally Miller has been called up to play for Scotland for the first time in three years ahead of Saturday's Six Nations visit to Ireland.
Miller replaces Hamish Watson at Edinburgh. The 32-year-old British and Irish Lion failed to add to his 59 caps in this season's competition, but could match his first cap at the age of 27.
Warriors prop Jamie Batty and Edinburgh second row Glenn Young also withdrew from Saturday's game against Italy.
Miller initially struggled for form after joining the Warriors from Edinburgh in 2021, but was recognized by national team head coach Gregor Townsend for his outstanding performances under manager Franco Smith this season.
Meanwhile, 21-year-old Glasgow second row Alex Samuel and Max Williamson have also taken part in training with Scotland's senior team.
Miller's second-row Warriors team-mate Scott Cummings is adamant Scotland won't have the hangover of Rome in Dublin.
If the Scotsman wins in Italy at the weekend, he will travel to Ireland this weekend for the title clash against the hosts.
Rather, the visit to the Irish capital was a face-saving exercise for Townsend's side, who are under pressure.
If Scotland, currently in third place, lose on Saturday, they will finish the tournament with two wins from five games, and Italy could finish fifth if they beat Wales.
“It's going to be a tough game,” Cummings said. “We need a 10 out of 10 performance to win there.
“Ireland are one of the best teams in the world. We need to change one or two things and finish this campaign on our terms.”
Scotland have not won in Dublin since 2010 and have lost each of their last nine meetings with Ireland, including a crushing 36-14 defeat in the World Cup pool stage in Paris just five months ago. It also includes what you have done.
However, Cummings said: “In big games, the mentality takes care of itself.
“We remember the last game of the World Cup, where we did not perform as well as we would have liked. It is still alive in our memories. After Saturday's game, there will be a lack of motivation. Probably not.”
