Six Nations 2022: Scotland make five changes for trip to face Wales

Scotland have made five changes — and field a new front row — for Saturday's Six Nations game in Wales where Grant Gilchrist wins his 50th cap.

Flanker Jamie Ritchie is out for the tournament after having surgery on the hamstring injury suffered in last weekend's opening win over England.

Sam Skinner replaces Ritchie, while Pierre Schoeman and WP Nel join hooker Stuart McInally in the front row.

Glasgow's Sione Tuipulotu comes in for his third cap at inside centre.

Flanker Rory Darge is in line for his Scotland debut, with Cam Redpath — having recovered from a serious knee injury — also among the replacements and set for his first Test action since victory at Twickenham 12 months ago.

Zander Fagerson, George Turner and Rory Sutherland drop to the bench, while Sam Johnson has been released to play for Glasgow against Munster on Friday.

Captain Stuart Hogg makes his 90th Scotland appearance in Cardiff's Principality Stadium 10 years on from his debut at the same venue.

More to follow.