And the 28-year-old, who has been in flying form for the Ospreys this year scoring four tries in the Magners League, is determined to force his way back into the international scene.

“I have been playing well and I'm just waiting for that opportunity to play for Scotland," said Walker, who was called up as a travelling reserve for the 16-12 defeat in Italy last week.

"Hopefully, I can show what I have been doing – playing consistently and I have been scoring tries. That is something Scotland have lacked.”