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 co-captain Finn Russell has been passed fit for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup match with England but fellow back Darcy Graham misses out.The key duo were doubts for the Guinness Six Nations showdown at Allianz Stadium after colliding with each other and being forced off with head injuries in the first half of the defeat by Ireland.