Hoyland to make first start for Scotland against Japan


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 16 Jun 2016

Rugby Union - London Irish v Edinburgh Rugby - European Rugby Challenge Cup Pool Five - Madejski Stadium - 15/16 - 12/12/15 Damien Hoyland of Edinburgh Rugby Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Henry Browne

(Reuters) - Winger Damien Hoyland will make his first start for Scotland in the opening match of their two-test tour against Japan on Saturday as head coach Vern Cotter named five changes to the side that ended the Six Nations.

The 22-year-old was handed a surprise start ahead of Sean Maitland in the team announced by Cotter on Thursday and replaces Tim Visser, who misses out with a hamstring problem.

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