sport news THREE key clashes in England's opener with Scotland trends now

sport news THREE key clashes in England's opener with Scotland trends now
sport news THREE key clashes in England's opener with Scotland trends now

sport news THREE key clashes in England's opener with Scotland trends now

Marcus Smith and Finn Russell will have a great battle, while Ollie Hassell-Collins will look to test Kyle Steyn... THREE key clashes in England's opener with Scotland There will be three key clashes that could decide England's clash with Scotland Marcus Smith and Ollie Hassell-Collins will hope to have an impact for England  While Finn Russell and Kyle Steyn look to keep Scotland's good form going

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Steve Borthwick's England side are preparing to embark on the first steps of their new era under the coach's leadership and what better test than Scotland.

There have been some terrific match-ups between the two sides in recent years, with the Scots getting the better of England in three out of the last fives meetings.

And, ahead of the match, Sportsmail takes a look at the three key battles that could decide the game at Twickenham.  

Steve Borthwick is preparing for his first Six Nations tournament as England coach

Steve Borthwick is preparing for his first Six Nations tournament as England coach

Marcus Smith v Finn Russell 

Two champion individuals. When I talk about the Six Nations creating positive headlines for

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