Five changes to starting lineup as Borthwick names his matchday 23 to face Scotland

Five changes to starting lineup as Borthwick names his matchday 23 to face Scotland

The starting side sees five changes from the 16-14 win over Wales at Twickenham in round two, as Ollie Lawrence makes a return to the midfield alongside fellow backs George Furbank and Danny Care - who will bring up his 99th Test cap - whilst Ellis Genge and Dan Cole are restored to the front row.

Two additions to the bench see George Martin and Ben Spencer included.

Starting

15. George Furbank

14. Tommy Freeman


13. Henry Slade

12. Ollie Lawrence


11. Elliot Daly

10. George Ford - vice captain

9. Danny Care  

1. Ellis Genge - vice captain

2. Jamie George - captain   

3. Dan Cole

4. Maro Itoje - vice captain

5. Ollie Chessum

6. Ethan Roots

7. Sam Underhill

8. Ben Earl

Replacements

16. Theo Dan

17. Joe Marler   

18. Will Stuart

19. George Martin

20. Chandler Cunningham-South

21. Ben Spencer

22. Fin Smith

23. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

BORTHWICK ON SELECTION

“We’re pleased with the start we’ve made to our Guinness Six Nations campaign but know that a difficult test awaits us in Edinburgh against an in-form Scotland team.

“The atmosphere is always special for any Calcutta Cup match and I’m sure this weekend’s game at Murrayfield will be no different.

“This group of players are looking forward to the challenge on Saturday and to creating some very special memories.”

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