Brian Moore has called on head coach Steve Borthwick to make four changes for the Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland at Murrayfield this Saturday.
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His prediction:
Moore wrote in his column for The Telegraph: “All but one of the past seven Calcutta Cup meetings have ended with a winning margin of seven points or fewer, with one draw.
“I see no reason to suppose that the forthcoming game will not be similarly close and this is bound to introduce an element of tactical nervousness. Scotland, as the home side, probably start marginal favourites and until we see the day’s weather it is not possible to be absolute in proclaiming a game plan that can succeed.”
More ball carriers:
Moore wrote: “The potential return of Manu Tuilagi would immediately introduce a power variable that Scotland could not ignore.
He continued: “If Borthwick were to be brave and start Chandler Cunningham-South, he could add another back-row carrier to the mix and take some pressure off Ben Earl as the primary maker of yards.”
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Strong scrum:
He wrote: “I would consider picking England’s strongest scrummaging front row of Joe Marler, Jamie George and Dan Cole.
“It is not that Will Stuart has underperformed at tighthead, but if England have a chance of getting on top in this important set-piece, better that they do it early and, as they now always say, paint the right picture for Andrew Brace, the referee.”
Read his full column for The Telegraph here.
Brian Moore’s England team to play Scotland
15. Freddie Steward
14. Tommy Freemand
13. Henry Slade
12. Manu Tuilagi for Fraser Dingwall
11. Elliot Daly