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The England team the fans have chosen to play Scotland

England announce the 23 to play Scotland on Thursday, and over 6,000 fans have given Eddie Jones some pointers.

Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

Thousands of England fans have selected the starting XV they think should play Scotland on Saturday in their opening match of the 2022 Six Nations.

More than 6,000 people took part in our team selection survey ahead of Eddie Jones official announcement on Thursday morning.

The bulk of positions had clear winners in the eyes of the public, particularly in the second-row where Maro Itoke and Courtney lawes were the duo chosen by some distance.

See what Wales teams fans think should start against Ireland by clicking here.

The fans’ England XV to play Scotland:

BACK-THREE:

  • 15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 5 caps)
  • 14. Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs, 42 caps)
  • 11. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons, 3 caps)
Freddie Steward of England goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

CENTRES:

  • 13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 38 caps)
  • 12. Luke Northmore (Harlequins, uncapped)
Henry Slade of England kicks the conversion during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

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