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.

England’s players have already been given extra motivation for today’s Calcutta Cup clash by Scotland’s own marquee player. Finn Russell is likely to miss the clash with a head injury after a sickening collision with team-mate Darcy Graham against Ireland, but his past antics concerning this fixture will be fresh in the hosts’ minds.

Scotland co-captain Finn Russell has been passed fit to play against England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday following a concussion. Calcutta Cup-holders Scotland will be bidding for their fifth successive win over England on Saturday,