Former Scotland captains Stuart Hogg and Stuart McInally stay heading in the right direction for World Cup swansongs after the pair have been named in Gregor Townsend’s 41-man pre-tournament coaching squad on Tuesday.
The skilled duo introduced lately that they’ll retire from rugby to pursue different pursuits after this 12 months’s showpiece in France.
While Exeter full-back Hogg was at all times anticipated to be included within the squad, there was some doubt about whether or not Edinburgh hooker McInally can be included.
In a squad of few main surprises, Glasgow again Stafford McDowall and Leicester lock Cam Henderson are the one uncapped gamers included, though each have been concerned within the Six Nations squad earlier this 12 months.
Edinburgh wing Darcy Graham and Glasgow flanker Rory Darge are each again within the combine after lacking the Six Nations by harm.
Exeter second row Jonny Gray has not been included after struggling a knee harm lately, whereas Fraser Brown, Johnny Matthews and Mark Bennett are among the many most notable absentees.
The 41-player group will collect for an preliminary coaching camp on 29 May to start preparations for warm-up matches at residence to France, Italy and Georgia and away to the French in July and August.
The squad will then be trimmed to 33 forward of the match through which Scotland will likely be in a gaggle alongside South Africa, Ireland, Tonga and Romania. Their first match is towards the Springboks in Marseille on Sunday 10 September.