Greig Tonks is delighted to have kept his place in the Scotland squad after missing part of the season through injury.
The Edinburgh Rugby full back has seen Jack Cuthbert deputise in the Red and Black while he recovered from a hamstring injury.
Tonks though was given the nod to stake a claim for the national side’s number 15 jersey.
He said: “I certainly didn’t expect to be in the squad.
“I’ve been injured for a couple of weeks but I’d played quite a lot of rugby prior to that so I’m really happy to be involved.â€
With Stuart Hogg out of the autumn series against Australia, South Africa and Japan, Tonks hopes to get his chance to put in some impressive performances.
Asked if he was eyeing Hogg’s place in the team, Tonks said: “I’d love to do that – that’s the plan.
“In terms of selection I don’t know what’s going to happen so all I can do is play well [for Edinburgh] and try to impress the coaches.
“If selected I will give it the best I can.â€
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Greig Tonks eyes Scotland starts as he returns to Edinburgh Rugby line-up
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