FINN Russell returns to a 40-man Scotland squad after missing the Six Nations matches in February and March for a breach of team protocol.
Russell is joined by uncapped trio Scott Steele, Oli Kebble and Duhan van der Merwe, with the latter two qualifying on residency grounds.
Back row Blair Cowan, 34, is selected four-and-ahalf years after his last cap.
"Finn has been available since the end of the Six Nations," Townsend said.
"We had conversations towards the end of the Six Nations and on all way through the summer that have carried on as recently as a few days ago."
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