The influential forward had been expected to miss the whole championship after having surgery in December but has returned ahead of schedule.

Scotland must win their final two Six Nations matches if they are to salvage anything from this year’s championship, according to the Glasgow star.

Everitt admitted there is always pressure on coaches as he again hopes to put his side's away woes behind them when they face Munster on Friday.

The former European champions will visit Hive Stadium with both sides looking to give extended squads a run out ahead of their respective run-ins.