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Scotland won two of their three summer matches, with fringe players impressing, but old ghosts continue to haunt the team.
Scottish midfield will be fielded for the first time in a Lions Test, with Russell taking ownership of the No 10 shirt
Scotland will field the two forwards who are to join the British & Irish Lions in Friday’s test against Samoa at Eden Park in Auckland, coach Gregor Townsend said on Wednesday.
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The selection of Russell, Tuipulotu and Jones puts the creative onus on the Scots and it is the first time since 1993 one country has provided the 10/12/13 axis in a Lions Test. On that occasion it was English trio Rob Andrew, Will Carling and Jeremy Guscott who played in the series opener against New Zealand.