The 22 year-old apprentice prop has broken into Glasgow's line-up this season and his swift progress has been rewarded with a call-up to Scotland's A team.
"I am still pinching myself at how well it's gone for me at Glasgow this season," said the Aberdeen GSFP prop. "Getting selected for Scotland A is a huge homour and I am really looking forward to the Italy game. It is going to be a step up in intensity, as it's the nearest thing to a full Test match."