Nathan Hines

Date of birth: 29/11/1976

Position: Second-Row

Test Caps: 44

Test Debut: New Zealand, 2000

Test Points: 5

Current Club: Perpignan

Strengths: Hines has a wealth of experience in the engine room and is sure to add technical and physical qualities to a mature second row crop.

Weaknesses: The 120kg man will need to be at his very best to get Scotland on the front foot.

Likely headline(s): Hines aims for more variety.

Did you know?: Hines played rugby league for North Sydney Bears under-21 level in his native Australia before switching codes.