Steve Borthwick has caught with Fin Smith at fly-half and Marcus Smith at full-back for England’s Six Nations conflict towards Scotland.
England return to Twickenham on Saturday tasked with avoiding a document fifth consecutive Calcutta Cup defeat to Scotland.
Northampton fly-half Fin Smith has as soon as once more been entrusted with the ten shirt after inspiring England to a last-gasp 26-25 victory over France on his first Take a look at begin on February 8.
The 22-year-old supplied two attempt assists and the game-clinching conversion in a player-of-the-match efficiency as England ended a seven-match dropping streak towards Tier 1 opposition.
Borthwick has seen no motive to tinker with a profitable method, with Marcus Smith switching to full-back as soon as once more to facilitate Fin Smith at fly-half.
Leicester Tigers second row Ollie Chessum replaces George Martin in England’s solely change following the victory over France.
“We are looking forward to what will be another challenging and exciting match against Scotland,” Borthwick stated.
“The Calcutta Cup is a special fixture, and we are determined to perform to our very best in front of our supporters at Allianz Stadium.”
England workforce to face Scotland
Beginning XV: 15 Marcus Smith, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Ollie Lawrence, 12 Henry Slade, 11 Ollie Sleightholme, 10 Fin Smith, 9 Alex Mitchell; 1 Ellis Genge, 2 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 3 Will Stuart, 4 Maro Itoje (c), 5 Ollie Chessum, 6 Tom Curry, 7 Ben Earl, 8 Tom Willis.
Replacements: 16 Jamie George, 17 Fin Baxter, 18 Joe Heyes, 19 George Martin, 20 Chandler Cunningham-South, 21 Ben Curry, 22 Harry Randall, 23 Elliot Daly.
Can England get each Smiths firing?
Sky Sports activities’ James Cole:
“England want both of their young talents on the pitch. There’s a lot of positives having two playmakers. It’s really crucial this partnership gets going.
“Full-back will not be Marcus Smith’s most popular alternative of place. He is 5ft 10in and Scotland would possibly goal him underneath the excessive ball. Usually, Scotland kick lengthy, which is why England have caught with this choice, as a result of they need Marcus Smith in damaged play working the ball again.
“Fin Smith’s game management is incredible; he looks like he’s got the game at fly-half for Test rugby. The way he controlled things against France, remained calm with that last-minute kick to win the game, he does look the real deal.
“The conundrum England want to determine is how they get each Smiths firing on the pitch.”
Six Nations – Because it stands
Six Nations fixtures: Spherical 3
Saturday February 22
Wales vs Eire (2.15pm)
England vs Scotland (4.45pm)
Sunday February 23
Italy vs France (3pm)
