Edinburgh have released the names of the 12 players leaving the club at the end of this season, a list that includes the retirement of ex-Scotland midfielder Matt Scott.
Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie said South Africa's win over New Zealand was a "great learning" for his team ahead of their World Cup opener against the Boks.
Scotland have been boosted by the return from injury of Jamie Ritchie, who will captain them in Saturday's World Cup warm-up with France in Saint-Etienne.