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Captain Itoje returns to England XV to face Scotland

Captain Itoje returns to England XV to face Scotland

Summary

Captain Maro Itoje is back in the England starting lineup for the rugby match against Scotland in the Six Nations Championship. England made two changes to their team, with Itoje returning and Luke Cowan-Dickie starting as hooker. England aims to improve their record in Scotland, where they haven't won at Murrayfield in six years.

Key Facts

  • Maro Itoje returns to England's starting team for the match against Scotland.
  • Itoje was on the bench in the previous game against Wales, which England won 48-7.
  • Luke Cowan-Dickie is starting at hooker, replacing Jamie George in the lineup.
  • England made only one other change in their squad, with Fin Smith joining the bench.
  • England has a record of not winning at Murrayfield in six years, last winning there in 2020.
  • England won the Calcutta Cup last year with a close 16-15 victory over Scotland.
  • The game will take place in Edinburgh as part of the 2026 Six Nations tournament.
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