KELSO'S Ross Ford is set to become only the third Scot to reach 100 caps tomorrow when he runs out at Murrayfield.

The 32-year-old will join Chris Paterson and Sean Lamont in the Scotland 100-club when he faces Australia in the autumn international.

Scotland Head Coach, Vern Cotter, told the Border Telegraph: “Congratulations first to Ross Ford on reaching this special milestone.

"It’s fantastic for him and his family that he’ll achieve it in front of the home fans at BT Murrayfield, who I’m sure will give him a great reception.

“To play 100 test matches for your country is an incredible achievement, with his lasting dedication keeping him among the best hookers in the world for a decade.

“He is a consummate professional and, at 32, he has plenty left to give in a Scotland jersey.”

Jedburgh's Greig Laidlaw will captain Scotland, and he is also joined in the starting XV by Hawick full-back Stuart Hogg.

Former Selkirk centre Alex Dunbar also returns to the starting team.

The long-awaited fixture between the nations is expected to be played in front of a home record crowd for the fixture, surpassing the previous highest attendance set more than a decade ago of 64,120.

Tomorrow's autumn test match kicks off at 2.30pm.