The only change to the squad sees Scott Lawson, the Gloucester hooker, enlisted to the bench instead of Dougie Hall (Glasgow Warriors) who has a shoulder problem. Robinson praised elements of Scotland’s opening match in the championship – the 21-34 loss to France in Paris last weekend – but has reiterated that the team are judged on results.
“We were disappointed as players and management that we did not start the championship with a win against France. We are determined to put that right with an improved performance against Wales,” he said.
“Wales showed again last weekend that they are combative and skilful and play for the full 80 minutes and we know we have to be more accurate and ruthless this weekend.”
Captain Alastair Kellock will lead out Scotland at a Murrayfield international for the first time.
Robinson, who today extended his contract with Scotland until 31 December 2015 added: “We know from the tremendous support we received during the autumn that the crowd have a part to play on days that the whole nation can reflect on with pride.”
Scotland
15 Hugo Southwell (Stade Français)
14 Nikki Walker (Ospreys)
13 Joe Ansbro (Northampton Saints)
12 Nick De Luca (Edinburgh)
11 Max Evans (Glasgow Warriors)
10 Dan Parks (Cardiff Blues)
9 Rory Lawson (Gloucester)
1 Allan Jacobsen (Edinburgh)
2 Ross Ford (Edinburgh)
3 Euan Murray (Northampton Saints)
4 Richie Gray (Glasgow Warriors)
5 Alastair Kellock (Glasgow Warriors)
6 Nathan Hines (Leinster)
8 Kelly Brown (Saracens)
7 John Barclay (Glasgow Warriors)
Substitutes
16 Scott Lawson (Gloucester)
17 Moray Low (Glasgow Warriors)
18 Richie Vernon (Glasgow Warriors)
19 Ross Rennie (Edinburgh)
20 Mike Blair (Edinburgh)
21 Ruaridh Jackson (Glasgow Warriors)
22 Sean Lamont (Scarlets)