Hugo Southwell has been named at fly-half for Scotland A's match against Tonga at Netherdale on Friday.
The 29-year-old full-back's selection at number 10 highlights the lack of strength in depth in the position.
But head coach Sean Lineen said: "We've picked Hugo to start at stand-off because we believe he will do a good job for us there."
"He is a quality player with lots of experience who has been regularly operating as first receiver on attack for Stade Français this season."
"We believe we have picked a strong squad to face a competitive Tonga side, who will be physical and skilful."
"Andy Robinson will be attending the match at Netherdale and the players realise that this is an ideal opportunity to showcase their skills in a bid to earn selection for Scotland's Test match against Argentina at Murrayfield next Saturday."
As well as Southwell, Lineen's side boasts a number of full internationals, including Thom Evans, Geoff Cross, Scott MacLeod, Nikki Walker, Ben Cairns, Allister Hogg.
Scrum-half Rory Lawson will lead the side.
Scotland A team: Jim Thompson (Edinburgh); Thom Evans (Glasgow), Ben Cairns (Edinburgh), John Houston (Edinburgh), Nikki Walker (Ospreys); Hugo Southwell (Stade Francais), Rory Lawson (captain, Gloucester); Jon Welsh (Glasgow), Scott Lawson (Gloucester), Geoff Cross (Edinburgh), Scott MacLeod (Edinburgh), Richie Gray (Glasgow), Kelly Brown (Glasgow), Alan MacDonald (Edinburgh), Allister Hogg (Edinburgh).
Replacements: Andrew Kelly (Edinburgh), Ed Kalman (Glasgow), Craig Hamilton (Edinburgh), Roddy Grant (Edinburgh), Greig Laidlaw (Edinburgh), Colin Gregor (Glasgow), Mark Robertson (Edinburgh).
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