Six Nations 2023: Ollie Hassell-Collins to make England debut in opposition to Scotland

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Venue: Twickenham Stadium Date: Saturday, 4 February Kick-off: 16:45 GMT
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Wing Ollie Hassell-Collins will make his England debut in Saturday’s Six Nations opener in opposition to Scotland at Twickenham.

Manu Tuilagi is omitted of the 23-man matchday squad and Joe Marchant begins at exterior centre in Steve Borthwick’s first recreation as head coach.

Captain Owen Farrell will begin at 12 and associate fly-half Marcus Smith.

Flanker Ben Curry will earn a second England cap 17 months after his first, stepping in for injured brother Tom.

England: Steward; Malins, Marchant, Farrell (capt), Hassell-Collins; Smith, Van Poortvliet; Genge, George, Sinckler, Itoje, Chessum, Ludlam, B Curry, Dombrandt.

Replacements: Walker, M Vunipola, Cole, Isiekwe, Earl, Youngs, Lawrence, Watson.

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