England travel to Murrayfield on Saturday to face Scotland in their first Six Nations match
Vice-captains: Mike Brown, Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipol
Eddie Jones has named his first side as England head coach ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Scotland.
George Ford has been named fly-half while Danny Care starts at scrum-half ahead of Ben Youngs in a side that Mirror Sport’s Alex Spink predicted.
Jones also revealed that Mike Brown, Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola have been made vice-captains.
“There were some tight calls on selection, but we have picked a
match-day squad with a blend of experience and youth,” Jones told englandrugby.com.
“The
boys have worked hard since coming into camp to understand how I want
the team to play going forward. We have prepared well and I am pleased
with the progress the group has made in the short time we’ve had
together.”
Six Nations: Eddie Jones's first game will be against Scotland at Murrayfield
He added: “We are indebted to the work Stuart Lancaster has done over last four years,” Jones told englandrugby.com. “I have inherited a talented and highly motivated group of players.
“We
are confident we can go to Edinburgh and win, but we’re in no doubt it
will be a huge challenge. Playing at Murrayfield in front of a
passionate Scottish crowd will be a real test for this team but one I
know we can rise to.” The XV to face Scotland:
15. Mike Brown (Harlequins)
Vice-captains: Mike Brown, Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipol
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