England are hoping to reboot themselves at Scotland’s expense on Saturday with a revived pack and a more mobile gameplan as they seek to re-emerge as a Six Nations force under the new head coach, Steve Borthwick, and his assistant, Kevin Sinfield.
Borthwick will confirm the precise makeup of his rejigged side on Thursday, with the Sale flanker Ben Curry in line to win only his second cap in the absence of his injured twin brother, Tom. Barring a late rethink, the London Irish 24-year-old Ollie Hassell-Collins is set for a debut on the left wing with Manu Tuilagi missing from the matchday squad.
