Playing 'impressive' Dobie on wing will boost his caps - Townsend

"When you wear the navy blue jersey, you have to give as much effort as you’ve ever given, that’s what that jersey demands of you."

Gregor Townsend was not mincing his words when outlining the standards expected of his inexperienced Scotland squad when they take on Canada on Saturday.

The Scotland head coach has named five uncapped players in his line-up in the summer tour opener, including Sale Sharks scrum-half Gus Warr.

His inclusion has forced Glasgow Warriors' Jamie Dobie out onto the wing, where Townsend admitted he has been "increasingly impressed" with the 23-year-old.

“It’s partly to manage the squad over the first two games," Townsend said after announcing his team on Wednesday.

"Also, we’re increasingly impressed with Jamie the more he plays on the wing.

"His defence, his speed, his high ball ability. We do believe scrum-half is his best position, but playing wing can help him play more games and also help his running game and support lines when he goes to 9.

"He’ll get a chance to play 9 on Saturday and later in the tour.”

The Scots will also play the United States (12 July), Chile (20 July) and Uruguay (27 July), with the latter two Tests shown live on BBC Scotland and iPlayer.

And Townsend admitted it's an "exciting and engaging" for his staff and players alike ahead of the Autumn Test against South Africa, too.

“If you want to increase your depth and players to feel what international rugby is like, you have to give them that experience," he added,

“It’s really exciting getting to know new players. Working with someone new where you’ve not talked about their game and see their journey developing, that’s really engaging.”