In the highly-anticipated clash with Scotland in the Six Nations this Saturday, England has implemented significant changes to their lineup. Head coach Steve Borthwick has made five adjustments, with Ollie Lawrence and George Furbank set to assume starting positions at Murrayfield.
The decision to make changes was spurred by the team’s narrow 16-14 victory over Wales. The starting XV now includes Ellis Genge, Dan Cole, Danny Care, Lawrence, and Furbank.
Genge and Cole will replace Joe Marler and Will Stuart in the front row, while Care steps in for the injured Alex Mitchell as scrum-half. Lawrence returns from injury to start as inside centre, taking Fraser Dingwall’s place, and Furbank will assume Freddie Steward’s spot at fullback. Steward, however, remains in contention as a replacement, along with George Martin and Ben Spencer.
England aims to continue their winning streak after triumphing over Italy and Wales in earlier rounds of the Six Nations. Coach Borthwick acknowledges the challenge posed by the Scottish team and the unique atmosphere of the Calcutta Cup match at Murrayfield.
The official lineup for England is as follows:
– George Furbank
– Tommy Freeman
– Henry Slade
– Ollie Lawrence
– Elliot Daly
– George Ford
– Danny Care
– Ellis Genge
– Jamie George
– Dan Cole
– Maro Itoje
– Ollie Chessum
– Ethan Roots
– Sam Underhill
– Ben Earl
In the reserves:
– Theo Dan
– Joe Marler
– Will Stuart
– George Martin
– Chandler Cunningham-South
– Ben Spencer
– Fin Smith
– Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
With the stage set for an exhilarating showdown, fans eagerly anticipate the clash between England and Scotland. And with England’s new lineup, the match is sure to be one for the books.