Richie Gray confirmed for Scotland's Test with New Zealand

Richie Gray has been named in the Scotland side for their opening game of the Autumn Internationals.

The lock had been a doubt for the New Zealand game due to an ankle injury.

It is one of five changes to the side that beat Samoa in the summer.

Scotland's head coach Andy Robinson told Sky Sports News: "For our first game of the season we will really need to start well and keep the game simple.

"New Zealand are the world champions and they perform the basic skills well under the highest pressure. We need to step up from the summer tour and be ready to go toe to toe in a physical contest."

The Test takes place at Murrayfield on Sunday.