Sione Tuipulotu will captain Scotland in the autumn Tests while his brother Mosese has been called up for the first time.

Centre Sione Tuipulotu will captain Scotland in their November internationals, coach Gregor Townsend announced on Wednesday as he named an expansive 45-player group for the tests against Fiji, South Africa,

Sione Tuipulotu has been named Scotland captain for Autumn Nations Series, while his uncapped brother Mosese Tuipulotu is also included in the squad.

Scotland have named Sione Tuipulotu as their new captain ahead of the autumn, replacing team-mate Finn Russell for the Tests against Fiji, South Africa, Portugal and Australia.

Gregor Townsend says Sione Tuipulotu has proven himself to be a “key leader” for club and country as he named the Glasgow Warriors as captain for upcoming matches. Scotland take on Fiji, Australia, South Africa and Portugal in their Autumn series next month.

Sione Tuipulotu will captain Scotland for their November internationals, as coach Gregor Townsend names a 45-player squad for tests against Fiji, South Africa, Portugal, and Australia. The team includes five uncapped players,

Scotland’s star centre Sione Tuipulotu is expected to stay at Glasgow Warriors amid interest from Premiership and Top 14 clubs.

Rory Darge and Finn Russell have been listed as vice-captains for the four Murrayfield Tests against Fiji, South Africa, Portugal and Australia.

Glasgow Warriors centre Sione Tuipulotu named Scotland captain for the first time ahead of Novembers internationals; head coach Gregor Townsend names five uncapped players in squad; Scotland will face Fiji,

The 27-year-old has explained what being asked to lead the national team meant: “I really didn’t expect it, but I feel like I’m ready for the job and over the last couple of years I’ve gathered some valuable experience with Glasgow and with Scotland.

Sione Tuipulotu will captain Scotland for the November Tests against South Africa, Australia, Fiji and Portugal, with his brother Mosese called up for the first time.