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The latest instalment in the Calcutta Cup rivalry between Scotland and England takes place this weekend as Gregor Townsend’s men travel to Twickenham in the 2025 Six Nations.
The Scots are still smarting after their 32-18 loss to Ireland at Murrayfield and are looking to bounce back with a fifth consecutive win in this fixture to reignite their hopes of a title charge. However, they may well have to do it without their talismanic stand off Finn Russell and scoring machine Darcy Graham who, after a nasty collision of heads against the Irish, are both fitness doubts.
That uncertainty makes it incredibly hard to predict how the Scotland starting XV could look for this match but we have given it a go. Here is the Edinburgh Evening News’ predicted Scotland XV to face England in the 2025 Six Nations:
5. Grant Gilchrist
Mr consistency bring the stability and leadership to the pack and has been an important part of Scotland's line out which has looked sharp in the tournament so far | Getty Images
6. Matt Fagerson
Expect him to retain the six jersey over Jamie Ritchie just to give that extra ball carrying threat | AFP via Getty Images
7. Rory Darge
Another who was excellent against Italy and although he couldn't hit the same heights v Ireland he certainly wasn't one of the worse performers. Continuing his charge for a place in the Lions' squad this summer. | Getty Images
8. Jack Dempsey
Scotland's biggest threat with ball in hand (for forwards anyway) and will be hoping for a brutal masterclass from the converted Wallaby at Twickenham | Getty Images