Chessum, who missed the autumn campaign with a knee injury and last summer’s tour of Japan and New Zealand with a shoulder problem, does not possess the same heft as Martin but has proved himself a reliable operator under Borthwick.
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.
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.
Chessum’s return comes after he made appearances off the bench against Ireland and France, impressing against the latter and, significantly, he improves England’s lineout.
Against France England struggled in that regard but Chessum is a more capable lineout jumper and Borthwick will be aware of the need to improve that area of the game.
