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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:
9. Ben White
Another player who has been a model of consistency and stability in recent tests. Not the flashiest nine but does the job well and always seems to be in the right place for support lines. | Getty Images
10. Tom Jordan
If Finn Russell is recovered in time to play in the match then the back line will look very different to the one we're predicting but we are working off the chance he won't be so Jordan will get another chance to shine in his favoured position. | Getty Images
11. Duhan van der Merwe
The hammer of the English in recent Six Nations history. More of the same please Duhan! | Getty Images
12. Stafford McDowall
If Russell is fit then Jordan likely plays 12 but otherwise it will be McDowall who is given the nod. Cam Redpath's return to the squad is a welcome one but this game might be a bit early for him having missed the start of the competition through injury. | AFP via Getty Images