Lancaster: Training was fiesty

12 March 2015The starting XV selected to face Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday, which has been strengthened by the return of full-back Mike Brown and lock Courtney Lawes, locked horns with a second string composed of replacements and Test hopefuls.

Referee JP Doyle oversaw the exchange as England paid close attention to rectifying the breakdown and discipline problems that contributed to the 19-9 defeat by Ireland, a result that has left Stuart Lancaster's men on the periphery of the title race.

Another subdued performance of the type witnessed in Dublin would be cause for…