- Player in at second-row with Martin dropped to bench
- Recall to team comes after impressing against France
Ollie Chessum will make his first England start for 11 months on Saturday with Steve Borthwick making a solitary change to his side to face Scotland. Chessum comes in at second-row with George Martin, who has been nursing an injury problem, dropping to the bench.
Otherwise, Borthwick has stuck with the same side that beat France last time out with Fin Smith continuing at fly-half and Marcus Smith sticking at fullback. Borthwick has stuck with the same back-row, meaning a second start for Tom Willis at No 8, as England seek a first win over Scotland since 2020.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/feb/18/ollie-chessum-back-in-only-england-change-for-six-nations-clash-with-scotland-rugby-union
Author : Gerard Meagher
Publish date : 2025-02-18 15:15:18
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