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Fraser Watson

Why England's Ollie Hassell-Collins has painted nails for Six Nations opener vs Scotland

Ollie Hassell-Collins will bring a new meaning to the rugby phrase 'hard as nails' when he makes his England debut against Scotland on Saturday.

The London Irish man will become the first winger to debut in a Six Nations game since Jack Nowell in 2014. But he won't be underlining his allegiance to his country via a tattoo, or even by pointing to the red rose on his shirt.

Instead, the 24-year-old will mark the occasion in a most unusual manner for a rugby player. He'll take to the field at Twickenham shortly before 4.45pm sporting red-and-white painted nails, and it won't be the first time either for the eccentric star.

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