Lock George Martin has been dominated out of England’s Six Nations match in opposition to Scotland on Saturday with Bathtub flanker Ted Hill changing him on the bench.
Martin, 23, began England’s win over France in spherical two, however was named as a alternative in opposition to Gregor Townsend’s facet – initially the one change made by head coach Steve Borthwick as Ollie Chessum got here into the second row.
Regardless of being named within the matchday squad on Tuesday, England confirmed Leicester Tigers’ Martin has failed to beat a reported knee concern sustained in opposition to Les Blues.
In-form Bathtub flanker Hill, 25, has made two appearances for England and was final capped by former head coach Eddie Jones in 2021 in opposition to the US.
Given Hill performs within the again row, the lack of Martin places strain on Chessum, who’s making his first England begin in almost a yr, as England wouldn’t have a specialist lock on the bench – though Hill has every so often performed within the second row.
England have misplaced their previous 4 matches in opposition to Scotland and wish to maintain alive their title hopes, with Townsend’s facet additionally in want of a win after a disappointing defeat by Eire in spherical two.
