Rugby-Watson back for Scotland in strong side to face French

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn International - Scotland v Japan - BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - November 20, 2021 Scotland's Hamish Watson in action with Japan's Michael Leitch Reuters/Russell Cheyne

EDINBURGH (Reuters) -Scotland's Hamish Watson returns for a first run out in this year’s Six Nations as coach Gregor Townsend on Friday named a strong lineup for Sunday’s clash with holders France in Paris.

Flanker Watson is the only change to the team that beat Wales 35-7 at Murrayfield in their second game a fortnight ago – the first time since 1996 that they had won their opening two matches of a Six Nations tournament. He replaces Luke Crosbie.