Finn Russell is fit to start at fly-half as Scotland play South Africa in the second round of the Nations Championship. Multiple reports say Russell returns after recovering from a calf injury and is named in the starting XV to take charge in the pivotal half-back role. Scotland’s selection is framed as a return to full strength with Russell available for selection for the match. The South Africa team is also described as altered for the fixture, with one outlet reporting that there are three changes to the Springboks’ starting lineup. The match is scheduled at Loftus Versfeld in South Africa, where Scotland travel for a rare meeting on South African soil. Across the coverage, the main focus is that Russell’s recovery enables him to play from the outset, giving Scotland a familiar leadership figure at fly-half. The reports do not add other confirmed details beyond team selection and injury status, but they consistently place the emphasis on Russell’s availability and Scotland’s challenge against a South African side preparing with changes.