Jamie Ritchie would regard it as an “amazing” honour were he asked to captain Scotland, but insisted yesterday that his priority had always been simply turning out for the national side.

The 25-year-old Edinburgh forward is set to make his comeback from long-term injury next month when the capital club play two pre-season friendlies, and provided he hits the ground running he could well emerge as a candidate to lead Scotland in this year’s Autumn Internationals.

Stuart Hogg has held office for much of the past three years, but did not go on the summer tour to South America.

Jamie Ritchie on the prospect of becoming next Scotland captain - 'If I get asked, it would be amazing'