Finn Russell passed fit for Calcutta Cup clash but Darcy Graham misses out for Scotland against England

Finn Russell passed fit for Calcutta Cup clash but Darcy Graham misses out for Scotland against England
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Finn Russell passed fit for Calcutta Cup clash but Darcy Graham misses out for Scotland against England
Author: Harry Latham-Coyle
Published: Feb, 20 2025 13:43

Summary at a Glance

Scotland XV to face England (4.45pm GMT, Saturday 22 February): 1 Pierre Schoeman, 2 Dave Cherry, 3 Zander Fagerson; 4 Jonny Gray, 5 Grant Gilchrist; 6 Jamie Ritchie, 7 Rory Darge (co-capt.

Head coach Gregor Townsend again opts for a six forwards to two backs bench split, with scrum half Jamie Dobie covering the wing having been used there for 60 minutes against Ireland after Graham’s withdrawal.

The fly half had been a doubt for the trip to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham as he progressed through return to play protocols after a nasty clash of heads with teammate Darcy Graham against Ireland in round two.

But while Graham is absent from the matchday 23, Russell is passed fit to feature and starts again at fly half, with Tom Jordan again at inside centre to offer extra playmaking potential.

Prop Pierre Schoeman and flanker Jamie Ritchie are reinstated to the starting side having begun on the bench against Ireland, while Kyle Rowe is the beneficiary of Graham’s misfortune.

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