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Not yet the finished article but is making his mark for Scotland with pace, confidence and ambition.

Created Scotland's best chance against Ireland with a counter-attacking kick-ahead and gather before the move broke down just short of the line.

"Since the likes of Thom and Max Evans have come into the team you can see the crowd's excitement when they get the ball, and Scotland haven't had that for a few years," said ex-Scotland captain Andy Nicol.

VERDICT: An outsider for a wing spot but going in the right direction.