Cotter makes six changes for second test against Japan


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 23 Jun 2016

(Reuters) - Scrumhalf Henry Pyrgos will lead Scotland in the second test against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday, with head coach Vern Cotter making six changes to the side that ran out comfortable 26-13 winners in the opening game.

Wing Sean Maitland has been promoted from the bench in place of Damien Hoyland, while the injured Duncan Taylor is replaced in midfield by Peter Horne. Matt Scott shifts to outside centre.

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