Dempsey fit for France showdown

Jack Dempsey has been passed fit to return to Scotland's starting XV for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations showdown with France at Murrayfield.

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The influential back-rower's championship initially appeared to be over after he suffered a bicep injury in last month's win over England.

But after sitting out the victory away to Wales last time out, Dempsey rejoined the squad to prepare for this weekend's top-of-the-table clash with France.

Having proved his fitness in training this week, the 31-year-old has been restored as one of five personnel changes to the team that started in Cardiff.