Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has confirmed that Glasgow fly-half Tom Jordan has accepted an offer to move to Bristol, as per Neil Fissler's RugbyPass exclusive earlier this week...
Crosbie has been beset by injuries.
Ten players in the 23-man squad could make their debuts at the TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, which kicks off their four-match summer tour.
The Edinburgh flanker was informed last month that he would not be continuing as skipper due to no longer being guaranteed a place in the back-row.
Significant injuries to Richie Gray and Luke Crosbie cast a cloud over the visitors’ victory.
Kyle Rowe is set to earn his second Scotland cap on Saturday against Wales in the Guinness Six Nations, as he starts at fullback in place of the injured Blair Kinghorn.
Luke Crosbie insists Scotland are determined to prove they are genuine Guinness Six Nations title contenders as they aim to make up for a disappointing World Cup.
Gregor Townsend has opted for a twin track on his Six Nations captaincy after announcing Rory Darge and Finn Russell as his chosen leaders for the 2024 campaign.