Is Fagerson ready for All Blacks? Who partners Tuipulotu?

BBC Sport Scotland's Andy Burke has been answering some of your questions as Scotland gear up for the autumn Test against the mighty New Zealand at Murrayfield this weekend.

Simon asked: Can we throw Zander Fagerson in against the All Blacks or is it too big an ask for him considering the time he's been on the sidelines?

Andy answered: After Scotland's crushing victory over the USA, we were debating on BBC Radio Scotland whether this really is the time for that elusive win over the All Blacks.

The general feeling was one of cautious optimism, with one significant caveat – Zander Fagerson must be fit to play.

It has shades of 2017 when Scotland suffered a front-row injury crisis and Darryl Marfo had his few weeks in the sun.

The drop-off in quality at tighthead behind Fagerson is stark, so if he is fit to play then he simply has to, and for as long as possible.

Being pitched straight in to face the All Blacks after months on the sidelines is far from ideal, but Fagerson is a bit of a physical freak and if anyone can do it, it's him.

Will asked: Is Huw Jones Scotland's one and only true 13? Watching Stafford McDowall and Sione Tuipulotu for Glasgow together and one thing that sticks out is they are both very similar players, and as a result the midfield doesn't have the same bite as it does with Jones running attacking lines. Is it a concern there's no real 13s after Jones?

Andy answered: Yes, it is a bit of a concern and this is another massive selection call for Gregor Townsend.

Jones is such a massive loss. His running lines, his outside break and his understanding with Tuipulotu are key elements of the Scottish attack and there is no real like-for-like replacement.

I think Tuipulotu has to play 12. He can play 13, but is not quite as effective one position out in my opinion.

I suspect Townsend will go with the familiar combination of Tuipulotu-McDowall to match up to what will no doubt be a physical All Blacks centre pairing.