Rugby-Chessum starts for England in only change to face Scotland

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England Captain's Run - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, Britain - February 7, 2025 England's Ollie Chessum during the captain's run Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Lock Ollie Chessum will make his first start of this year's Six Nations against Scotland on Saturday after coach Steve Borthwick opted for his lineout skills over the bulk of George Martin, who moves to the bench, in his team named on Tuesday.

Borthwick has kept faith with the 23 who beat France last week but, with the lineout struggling with Maro Itoje as the only real target, Chessum gives another outlet.