Scotland have made two changes to their pack by bringing in Gregor Brown and Matt Fagerson to face title-chasing France in the last game of this year’s Six Nations in Paris on Saturday.

Gregor Brown will make his first Six Nations start for Scotland after the Glasgow lock was included for their tournament finale at leaders France on Saturday. Scotland, who've never finished higher than third in the Six Nations era -- their last title came in the final edition of the old Five Nations in 1999 -- are currently fourth and effectively out of championship contention once again.

Gregor Brown replaces Jonny Gray in the starting line-up. Scotland need more dynamism and athleticism in the second-row and Brown, making his first Six Nations start, has a chance of providing it. Jack Dempsey is out with a hamstring injury, which is a blow. Dempsey has the dog needed in such a massive Test and was terrific against Wales.

Scotland make two changes ahead of facing Six Nations title favourites France in Paris on Saturday; lock Gregor Brown replaces Jonny Gray in starting XV for first championship start; No 8 Matt Fagerson starts after Jack Dempsey ruled out injured;

Gregor Townsend believes Scotland have shown enough quality against France in recent seasons to go to Paris with optimism for Saturday night’s Guinness Six Nations finale. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Aberdonian has appeared off the bench in all four Six Nations clashes so far, but is now set to make his first start in the competition at the Stade de France this weekend.