Sam Johnson says trying to hit the right note with his Scotland initiation was more daunting than making his Test debut against Italy.

The Glasgow centre was on song for Gregor Townsend’s Dark Blues as he won his first cap during Saturday’s 33-20 triumph at Murrayfield.

Australia-born Johnson — who qualifies through residency rules following four years at Scotstoun — put in an assured display as he took the step up to the international game in his stride.