Influential fly-half Russell has been passed fit to start Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown at the Allianz Stadium after recovering from a nasty head knock suffered in his country’s round-two loss to Ireland.
Rory Darge says it is “massive” to have fellow co-captain Finn Russell available to aid Scotland’s pursuit of Calcutta Cup history.
Glasgow flanker Darge, who is preparing for the first Twickenham outing of his career, said: “Finn plays a lot of his best rugby in a Scotland shirt.
Gregor Townsend’s side are bidding to continue their recent domination against rivals England by recording an unprecedented fifth consecutive win in the fixture.
“He’s played lots and lots of games for us now, so it will be big having him back.
