 Paterson in training ahead of Saturday's game against Ireland |
Scotland say that David Callam, Euan Murray and Chris Paterson are making good progress from injury ahead of the Six Nations meeting with Ireland. Number eight Callam has a calf problem, prop Murray has a thigh injury and winger Paterson an ankle knock.
Coach Frank Hadden added nine players to the 22-man squad who lost to Italy.
They are Johnnie Beattie, Ally Kellock, John Barclay, Alasdair Strokosch, Bruce Douglas, Thom Evans, Dan Parks, Rory Lamont and Graeme Morrison.
Callam, Murray and Paterson did not take part in full training on Monday.
Meanwhile, Scotland forwards coach George Graham believes the national side's pack is the strongest one the country has had in a long time.
Graham also believes the Scotland pack can provide the platform from which the national team can bounce back after last Saturday's shock defeat to Italy with a win over Triple Crown-chasing Ireland this weekend.
"I have no doubt in my mind that this is one of the best packs that Scotland have had for many a year - and that is not false bravado," he said.
"I'm not saying that because I'm in charge of them, I'm saying that because of the boys we have in there.
"They are a great bunch of guys, they've got a great attitude, and in training they are very positive -it is just about getting things right on the day.
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