Who should line up in the Starting XV for the dark blues in Yokohama though? Here are our thoughts.

1. Allan Dell
The London Irish prop is a safe pair of hands to kick off the campaign in the number 1 jersey
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2. Stuart McInally
McInally will captain Scotland throughout the competition and is a nailed on starter with Fraser Brown an able deputy
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3. WP Nel
The South-African born tight head has struggled with injuries in recent years but is the obvious choice at 3 when fit
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4. Ben Toolis
The second row could be the most hotly contested area of the pitch with the Edinburgh lock having done enough recently to have earned a starting berth
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