Dempsey returns as Scotland shuffle pack for Six Nations clash against France
The back-row forward's tournament appeared to be over after he suffered a bicep injury in last month's 31-20 win over England at Twickenham.
But after missing the tense, come-from-behind 26-23 win away to Wales a fortnight ago, Dempsey has been cleared to face France at Murrayfield.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has selected a new front row as part of five personnel changes to his starting line-up, announced on Thursday.
Looshead prop Pierre Schoeman and hooker George Turner, both replacements against Wales in Cardiff a fortnight ago...