Gregor Townsend has named his Scotland team for the Autumn Nations Series opener against Fiji at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday.

Glasgow Warriors' Sione Tuipulotu will lead a strong side, while Tom Jordan will make his debut from the replacements bench. 

Their Glasgow colleague Kyle Rowe gets the nod to start at fullback, while Darcy Graham is back for the first time since the Rugby World Cup alongside his Edinburgh colleague Duhan van der Merwe on the wings. 

Tuipulotu is partnered in the midfield by his Warriors team-mate Huw Jones, while Adam Hastings takes the number 10 jersey.

Ali Price takes the number nine jersey and will make his first Scotland start since the World Cup defeat to Ireland. 

Townsend explained the selection at half-back. 

"Ali has got into some excellent form," he said. 

"The nine position is very competitive. Ali is the man in form right now. We've seen that in training. He's just got to make sure he's focused on getting his basics right and making sure the ball gets to the 10 and others at a quick pace this weekend."

Up front, Pierre Schoeman and Zander Fagerson pack down either side of Ewan Ashman in the front row, while Scott Cummings and Grant Gilchrist are paired together at lock. 

And the all-Glasgow trio of Matt Fagerson, Jack Dempsey and vice-captain Rory Darge are selected together in the back-row. 

On the bench, there is a first Scotland selection since the 2019 Six Nations for Edinburgh prop D'Arcy Rae. 

Debutant Jordan is joined by five Warriors team-mates - Rory Sutherland, Max Williamson, Gregor Brown, Jamie Dobie and Stafford McDowall. 

On debutant Jordan, Townsend added: "He already knows a lot of the squad. He's a very diligent player and brings a lot of energy around his attack and defence."

Hooker Dylan Richardson competes the replacements having been allowed to play by his club side, The Sharks. 

The teams

Scotland: Kyle Rowe, Darcy Graham, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu (captain), Duhan van der Merwe, Adam Hastings, Ali Price; Pierre Schoeman, Ewan Ashman, Zander Fagerson, Grant Gilchrist, Scott Cummings, Matt Fagerson, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey

Replacements: Dylan Richardson, Rory Sutherland, D'Arcy Rae, Max Williamson, Gregor Brown, Jamie Dobie, Tom Jordan, Stafford McDowall

Fiji: Isaiah Ravula; Vuate Karawalevu, Apisalome Vota, Inia Tabuavou, Ponipate Loganimasi, Caleb Muntz, Frank Lomani; Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere (captain), Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, Ratu Meli Derenalagi, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata 

Replacements: Mesulame Dolokoto, Livai Natave, Jone Koroiduadua, Mesake Vocevoce, Vilive Miramira, Simi Kuruvoli, Kemueli Valetini, Waqa Nalaga