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Hooker Ross Ford admits he is not satisfied with becoming Scotlands first ever ton-up forward on Saturday and wants to eclipse Chris Patersons cap record.The 32-year-old Edinburgh front-rower will celebrate his 100th Dark Blues appearance when the Scots kick-off their autumn Test campaign against Australia at BT Murrayfield.His achievement is bettered only by Scotlands previous centurions, 109-cap full-back Chris Paterson and Sean Lamont, who has collected 105 playing in the centres and on the wing.But Fords tally is all the more remarkable given the hazardous scraps his position at the heart of the pack forces him to confront.And having managed to avoid serious injury in the 12 years that have passed since his debut - coincidentally against this weekends opponents -- he believes there is no reason to put a time limit on his Scotland career.It is a massive honour, said Ford. There is Mossi [Paterson] and Sean who have gone before me and have that milestone. To be the first forward to get to that point representing my country is a great experience and hopefully it will continue for a while longer yet.I work hard for what I do and have enjoyed every cap I have. Were looking forward to the game on Saturday.Retirement is not on the horizon yet. I have a few more years left in me.Can I beat the record? Hopefully. I feel in good shape. If Im playing well enough Ill keep putting my hand up for selection. It is up to me to make that happen for future games and that is something Im willing to do.Fords decade and more of nous on the international stage will be invaluable to the Scots as they take on the Wallabies this weekend.He will be joined in a new-look front row for the Wallabies clash by debutant Allan Dell and Zander Fagerson -- who won his only previous cap against England last year from the bench - but head coach Vern Cotter reckons Ford is just the main to guide the fresh-faced props through such a thorough examination of their talents.He said: Fordys been a stand-out performer for Scotland and his experience will be vital for the young front row weve got going out this weekend.Its nice to see an old head like that playing his 100th game putting his arms round one guy whos playing his first and another guy whos just had his second. And thats what the game is about, bringing these people together.Edinburgh flanker Hamish Watson and Stormers centre Huw Jones will also start a Test match for the first time after being named in Cotters line-up.It gives a raw edge to his selection but the return of the talismanic stand-off Finn Russell -- who missed the summer tour to Japan with a head injury -- is a welcome boost.Jones has just 22 minutes of international action to his name after taking Russells place on the Far East trip but Cotter hopes the 22-year-olds experience of taking on most of the Aussies big names in Super Rugby will help the Edinburgh-born back find his feet at Murrayfield.He knows a lot of those players, hes played against them, said the head coach. That did weigh into it. Hes been sharp and played well in the Currie Cup.Hes at the top of his game and offers us something that perhaps we havent got that may surprise them if they havent looked at him. Hes trained exceptionally well and fitted in very quickly against Japan. Hes a good character.Saturdays Edinburgh showdown offers Scotland the opportunity to exact revenge on Michael Cheikas team for their controversial quarter-final defeat at last years World Cup.The Scots were undone on that occasion by referee Craig Jouberts late blunder but former head coach Ian McGeechan reckons the side which has travelled from Down Under do not offer the same threat as they did 12 months ago.He claims Australia have regressed in the forward department but that is not a view Cotter shares.The Kiwi insisted: Theyve improved. At scrums theyre sometimes right on the legal limit of what youre allowed to do. But theyre world-class athletes.They have intensified their forward play and look to play off the set-piece. They want to play helter-skelter rugby too but I think it will be a set-piece battle on Saturday.Are we thinking about last year? 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He had a serious layoff in times in terms of being able to medical rehab.To get the full Kap for what you need, the potential that he has, he needs to continue to just work on the physical aspect of things.Kaepernick missed the bulk of the offseason program recovering from three surgeries since November. He was placed on injured reserve Nov. 21 to have surgery on his left shoulder before having two more procedures on his right hand and left knee in January.He missed the first two preseason games nursing a fatigued throwing shoulder which set him back while competing for the starting role.Kaepernick was the only member of the 49ers working out on the teams practice field Monday while Kelly addressed reporters. Players are given Mondays off.Kaepernick made headlines in the preseason when he first elected not to stand during the national anthem before games in protest of racial inequality and police brutality.He announced after the preseason finale he would donate $1 million of his salary to organizations supporting his cause. He confirmed last weeek that he received death threats in reaction to his protest.ddddddddddddGabbert didnt eclipse 100 yards passing Sunday until 2:03 remaining with a completion to Rod Streater. The offense didnt convert a third down until the fourth quarter after starting 0 for 10. At that point, the Seahawks led 37-3.I think sometimes everybody keeps pointing specifically to the quarterback, but its not like the offensive lines playing tremendous, the running back are doing everything, the wide receivers are doing everything and were just not getting good quarterback play, Kelly said.I think its the entire group offensively. We need to convert.Kelly said Kaepernick received increased practice time leading up to the loss in Seattle. Kaepernick worked as the scout team quarterback to help the starting defense better prepare for Russell Wilson and the Seahawks, who run a similar scheme to Kellys.The defense was equally problematic for Kelly on Sunday. The 49ers were down at halftime 24-3 after allowing two rushing touchdowns to Christine Michael on Seattles first two possessions. The Seahawks had 331 yards in the first half.Michael finished with 106 yards rushing on 20 carries. Receiver Doug Baldwin and tight end Jimmy Graham had 164 and 100 yards receiving, respectively.The 49ers next host the Dallas Cowboys (2-1), who beat Chicago 31-17 on Sunday night.Rookie quarterback Dak Prescott, a fourth-round selection, completed 67 percent of his passes during his first three games and has not thrown an interception. 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