England host Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday as they look to reclaim the Calcutta Cup in the opening round of the 2023 Six Nations.
The visitors have come out on top in the last two historic clashes, stunning Eddie Jones's side with a first win at Twickenham for 38 years in 2021 before sneaking a narrow victory at Murrayfield 12 months ago.
However, they face a new-look England side, with coach Steve Borthwick taking charge of his first game having replaced Jones in the lead-up to the tournament.
Here's everything you need to know about Saturday's match:
What time is England v Scotland kick-off in Six Nations?
England v Scotland kicks off at 4.45pm on Saturday, February 4, at Twickenham.
What TV channel is England v Scotland on? What about live streaming?
Scotland v England is being broadcast live on ITV1 with coverage beginning at 4pm. You will also be able to live stream the game via ITVX.
What's the England v Scotland team news?
Steve Borthwick's first England matchday squad sees Manu Tuilagi dropped entirely as one of eight changes from their defeat to South Africa in November. Tuilagi has been an important fixture in England squads over the last decade, but has been left out with Joe Marchant coming into the side at outside centre.
Winger Ollie Hassell-Collins has been handed a debut, with the London Irish star joining Freddie Steward and Max Malins in a new-look back three. The Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell axis also returns, with the pair lining up at 10 and 12 respectively, while Jack van Poortvliet starts at scrum-half.
In the forwards, Jamie George starts between Ellis Genge and Kyle Sinckler in the front row, with Maro Itoje and Ollie Chessum starting as locks and Ben Curry, Lewis Ludlam and Alex Dombrandt making up the back row. Harlequins hooker Jack Walker could also make his debut off the bench having been named amongst the replacements.
Meanwhile, there is no place for Ali Price in Scotland's matchday 23, with Ben White instead picked to start at scrum-half alongside fly-half Finn Russell. Huw Jones returns to the international fold, making up the centre pairing with in-form Glasgow Warriors teammate Sione Tuipulotu, who scored his first Scotland tries against Argentina in the autumn.
Darcy Graham has been ruled out through injury, with Glasgow captain Kyle Steyn selected on the right wing and Duhan van der Merwe on the left, while Stuart Hogg takes his place at full-back as he earns his 97th cap for his country. In the forwards, the injured Zander Fagerson and Hamish Watson also miss out, with WP Nel starting at tighthead, Luke Crosbie at blindside and Jamie Ritchie moving across to openside. Chris Harris, Blair Kinghorn and Jonny Gray are among the replacements.
England: 15. Freddie Steward; 14. Max Malins, 13. Joe Marchant, 12. Owen Farrell, 11. Ollie Hassell-Collins; 10. Marcus Smith, 9. Jack van Poortvliet; 1. Ellis Genge, 2. Jamie George, 3. Kyle Sinckler, 4. Maro Itoje, 5. Ollie Chessum, 6. Lewis Ludlam, 7. Ben Curry (capt), 8. Alex Dombrandt.
Replacements: 16. Jack Walker, 17. Mako Vunipola, 18. Dan Cole, 19. Nick Isiekwe, 20. Ben Earl, 21. Ben Youngs, 22. Ollie Lawrence, 23. Jack Nowell.
Scotland: 15. Stuart Hogg; 14. Kyle Steyn, 13. Huw Jones, 12. Sione Tuipulotu, 11. Duhan van der Merwe; 10. Finn Russell, 9. Ben White; 1. Pierre Schoeman, 2. George Turner, 3. WP Nel, 4. Richie Gray, 5. Grant Gilchrist, 6. Jamie Ritchie (capt), 7. Luke Crosbie, 8. Matt Fagerson.
Replacements: 16. Fraser Brown, 17. Jamie Bhatti, 18. Simon Berghan, 19. Jonny Gray, 20. Jack Dempsey, 21. George Horne, 22. Blair Kinghorn, 23. Chris Harris.
Who is the England v Scotland referee?
Referee: Paul Williams (NZR)
Assistant referees: Ben O’Keeffe and James Doleman (NZR)
TMO: Brendon Pickerill (NZR)
What have the coaches said?
England head coach Steve Borthwick: "There are few fixtures in the rugby calendar that excite both players and supporters alike more than the annual Six Nations meeting of the Auld Enemy as they battle for the honour of lifting the Calcutta Cup. Another packed Twickenham will witness the start of the next chapter of English rugby in one of the most keenly contested tournaments in the world. There is no doubt this England team shares the supporters’ sense of eager anticipation. To a man, the players are determined to play with the commitment, fight and desire that is at the very heart of representing England, the sort of passion that our tremendous supporters rightly expect.”
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend: “We’ve played England in the opening game for the last couple of seasons. For our supporters, it’s the biggest game of the season. For players, it’s hugely important because we play for a trophy, but it’s only one of five Six Nations games. We have to strive to be at our best level or close to our best level over the next six or seven weeks. We’re here to win and we’re here to inspire our nation and make them proud. For that, there’s no better fixture."
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