Williams knows Scotland face a tough trip Down Under

"Don't expect miracles," said Williams ahead of Saturday's summer tour opener against the Queensland Reds.

"There will be tough times along the way because the average age of the squad is young but we are working very hard towards developing the side."

Williams has brought a large party of 40 players Down Under for the Tests against Samoa and Australia.

Scotland will also play traditional midweek fixtures against the Reds, NSW Country and Williams' old Super 12 side the NSW Waratahs, all of whom will provide high quality, experienced opposition.

"This is a bit of a development tour," Williams continued.

"I am trying to build a side because we lost a lot of players after the World Cup through retirements and we are looking towards the World Cup in 2007.

"Every player, every one of the 40, will play in one of the first three games. Every player in the squad will have their chance to try and battle for that jersey."

Scotland hooker Robbie Russell insisted the squad was beginning to move in the right direction under Williams.

"The World Cup was obviously the last time we won a Test, against Fiji in the final pool game," he said.

"Obviously we've been through quite a transition since then with new management.

"A lot of players have retired and it is a very young squad that we've got at the moment, full of ability and enthusiasm."