The strain surrounding England felt prefer it was reaching a crescendo heading into their house Six Nations conflict towards France final day trip, just for rookie fly-half Fin Smith to ship a last-gasp 26-25 victory.
That momentum will likely be examined when Scotland journey to Twickenham in what has been a contented searching floor for Gregor Townsend’s aspect in recent times — their final defeat on the previous stadium got here in 2017.
Will England proceed their momentum and reclaim the Calcutta Cup? Or will a depleted Scotland reign victorious for a fifth successive yr?
Right here is every thing you want to find out about Saturday’s conflict.
Key particulars:
When: Saturday, Feb. 22 at 4.45 p.m. UK
The place: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Tips on how to watch: You’ll be able to wach dwell on the ITV (UK). You may also comply with together with dwell updates on ESPN.
Officers: Referee: Pierre Brousset (Fra)
Assistant Referees: Andrew Brace (Ire) & Luc Ramos (Fra)
Tv Match Official: Tual Trainini (Fra)
Lineups:
England: To be introduced
Replacements:
Scotland: To be introduced
Replacements:
Staff information:
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Scotland win three Calcutta Cups in a row
Relive three basic Six Nations video games between England and Scotland forward of their conflict in Cardiff this weekend.
England: England boss Steve Borthwick has a call to make at fly-half: Whether or not to stay with Fin Smith or transfer Marcus Smith again into the No. 10 spot. His daring choice labored properly towards France, with Fin Smith’s playmaking a decisive a part of the win.
In different crew information, Alex Dombrandt returned to the 36-man squad after lacking the champioship up to now by harm. Alex Coles and Henry Pollock have additionally been included rather than Curtis Langdon and Alex Lozowski.
Scotland: Scotland are hopeful each Darcy Graham and Finn Russell will likely be match to face England on Saturday within the Six Nations.
Graham and Russell have been each concussed in Scotland’s Spherical 2 defeat to Eire on Feb. 9.
Nevertheless, Scotland say they’re progressing by the required World Rugby concussion protocols and may return to full coaching earlier than the top of the week.
Info from Reuters contributed to the crew information of this report.
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