Scotland rugby star Finn Russell has passed return-to-play protocols after a nasty clash of heads with a teammate and will start the Six Nations match against England on Saturday.

Finn Russell has been named in the Scotland side to face England at Twickenham on Saturday, and one former Six Nations winner has hailed his impact – even after three days of drinking

Scotland have been handed a huge boost with Finn Russell declared fit to start against England in the Six Nations, but Darcy Graham misses the Calcutta Cup clash. The fitness of both players has been a major talking point in the build-up to Saturday’s round three showdown between old rivals at Twickenham,

Finn Russell key to Scotland’s plans after being passed fit to face England - The fly-half was substituted with a concussion during the defeat to Ireland two weeks ago.

Scotland rugby players Darcy Graham and Finn Russell have been involved in a nasty-looking clash of heads and were unable to continue during a Six Nations match against Ireland.

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Key Scotland backs Finn Russell and Darcy Graham ‘in the hunt’ to face England - Talismanic co-captain Russell and free-scoring wing Graham were cast as doubts for the Calcutta Cup clash after suffering head injuries.

Finn Russell has been passed fit to start against England at Twickenham, but wing Darcy Graham has not recovered in time