• Flanker says England ready for battle at Murrayfield
• ‘We’re playing a very salubrious side in a hostile environmentJames Haskell has sought to dampen expectations at the start of Eddie Jones’s reign. England initiate the process of rebuilding after their disastrous World Cup campaign when they face Scotland at Murrayfield in an opening fixture fraught with danger.
Jones has had limited time to shape his new team and has faced accusations of conservatism in choice with a starting XV containing 512 caps, putting his faith in established internationals. Related: Ford and Farrell can swing pendulum in England’s favour against Scotland | Dean Ryan Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com