Uncapped Glasgow Warriors prop Ed Kalman will travel with the Scotland squad to Paris today ahead of Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match with France.
 
Kalman, 26, an A internationalist, has been called up as a precaution to provide cover for his team-mate, Moray Low.
 
Scotland team manager Guy Richardson said: “Moray suffered from gastro-enteritis last night so will not travel with the party today.  The hope would be that he recovers in time to travel to Paris tomorrow.”
 
Meanwhile, Scotland lock Nathan Hines is recovering after undergoing surgery on his knee earlier this week. 
 
Scotland team doctor James Robson said: “A small piece of cartilage was removed and Nathan will now undergo rehabilitation under the care of our physiotherapists which usually takes between three to six weeks.  We will monitor him accordingly.”

On the prospect of facing the French, Scotland captain Mike Blair, said: “This week, our contact has to improve.

“With the Evans brothers coming in – they’re excellent players – I’m confident in what they can do. They play with a freedom that’s great to see at international level.

“With the team and squad we’ve got, if we get some ball, we’ll be a formidable side.”

• In their third RBS 6 Nations fixture, Scotland host Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday 28 February (kick-off 3pm). This is your last opportunity to buy tickets to see your national team play live this season – tickets for Scotland v Ireland at home sold out last month.
• Tickets for Scotland v Italy start at £20 for adults and £10 for U18s and Students.

Purchase tickets by clicking the link below, via the 24 hour credit card hotline on 0871 200 1511 or in person from the Scottish Rugby Ticket Centre at Murrayfield, which is open as follows:
o Monday 9 February to Friday 13 February, 9am to 5pm
o Monday 16 to Friday 20 February, 9am to 5pm
o Monday 23 to Friday 27 February, 9am to 8pm

Please note there are NO ticket sales on match days and car parking is not available at Murrayfield.  Supporters are asked to arrive at Murrayfield in plenty of time to enjoy all the facilities on offer.