He has included all of Scotland’s British and Irish Lions representatives in the group – as well as 12 uncapped players.
The seasonal Autumn Nations series kicks off against Tonga on October 30 with games falling over four consecutive weekends. The match against Australia has been confirmed as a sell-out.
13. Oli Kebble
Glasgow Warriors – 8 caps Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group / SRU
14. Stuart McInally
Edinburgh Rugby – 40 caps Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group / SRU
15. Dylan Richardson
Cell C Sharks – uncapped Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SRU
16. Jamie Ritchie
Edinburgh Rugby – 27 caps Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group / SRU