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George Flood

Finn Russell starts for Scotland against England but Darcy Graham out of Six Nations clash

Recovery: Finn Russell keeps his place at fly-half for Scotland against England - (Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Scotland have been handed a huge boost with Finn Russell declared fit to start against England in the Six Nations, but Darcy Graham misses the Calcutta Cup clash.

The fitness of both players has been a major talking point in the build-up to Saturday’s round three showdown between old rivals at Twickenham, having each been taken off following a nasty clash of heads that occurred during the first half of the 32-18 defeat by Ireland.

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