Sean Lamont replaces Sean Maitland for Scots against Wales

Scotland have been forced into a late change for today's Six Nations clash with Wales.

Sean Maitland is out of today's match against Wales. Picture Ian Rutherford

Sean Maitland is injured and is replaced on the wing by Sean Lamont.

Ruaridh Jackson comes on to the bench.

Maitland is understood to be suffering from a hamstring problem.

Sean Lamont will replace the injured Sean Maitland on the wing against Wales. Picture Ian Rutherford

Lamont will win his 102nd cap in Cardiff.

Scotland are seeking to arrest a run of eight consecutive losses in the RBS Six Nations but Cardiff has not proved a happy hunting ground in recent years. The Scots have not won in the Welsh capital since 2002.

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