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  1. 99 not outpublished at 14:37 GMT 17 February

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    England captain Maro Itoje will likely hit a century of caps for his country against Ireland.

    What an occasion to do it!

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  2. Start Pollock & Curry?published at 14:35 GMT 17 February

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    On the flanks, the balance of Bath duo Guy Pepper and Sam Underhill brought a winning formula in the autumn, with number eight Ben Earl able to roam and be at his explosive best.

    Despite Earl still impressing in Edinburgh, Pepper and Underhill, who have started the past four Tests together, failed to reach their recent high standards.

    Borthwick picks his back row as a unit, which has led to British and Irish Lions Tom Curry and Henry Pollock being deployed in the final quarter of games.

    Could those roles be reversed?

    Pollock, 21, who is yet to start a Test, again impressed off the bench and will be itching for more minutes.

    Read more here.

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  3. Lawrence return & Freeman move?published at 14:33 GMT 17 February

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    Fit-again centre Ollie Lawrence came into the campaign with a knee injury, which helped prompt Tommy Freeman's switch from the wing to outside centre.

    Freeman is usually deployed on the right wing but has played on the left, starting there in England's last win over Ireland in 2024.

    Given England's struggles in the air against Scotland, a swap back to the wing seems logical because of Freeman's aerial dominance.

    But establishing the Northampton Saint at 13 has been a clear goal of the England coaching staff.

    Tom Roebuck struggled to impose himself in the air against Scotland - a rarity during his time in an England shirt - and Henry Arundell's red card may put his spot at risk.

    Tommy Freeman and Ollie LawerenceImage source, Getty Images
  4. England team that faced Scotlandpublished at 14:31 GMT 17 February

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  5. 'Select your best wingers'published at 14:28 GMT 17 February

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    Ugo Monye
    Former England wing on BBC Rugby Union Weekly

    I stand by what I said last week. I wanted to see Ollie Lawrence at 13 and Fraser Dingwall at 12, with a back three of Tom Roebuck, Tommy Freeman and Freddie Steward.

    If you want to play so heavily on this kicking game, then select your best wingers for it.

  6. How 'almost perfect' Scotland blew away 'disjointed' Englandpublished at 14:26 GMT 17 February

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    Scotland won the aerial battle in Murrayfield, which could be an area Steve Borthwick looks at changing?

    Gregor Townsend's side's attack also found joy in the wide channels.

  7. Arundell clear to playpublished at 14:24 GMT 17 February

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    England wing Henry Arundell is available for selection after avoiding further punishment for his red card at Murrayfield.

    His hearing found that "no further sanction was appropriate".

    The 23-year-old received two yellow cards on Saturday - the second for dangerously taking a player out in the air - and it proved costly, putting his position at risk.

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  8. Scotland stun England to seal Calcutta Cuppublished at 14:21 GMT 17 February

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    Here is a reminder of what happened in the game at Murrayfield.

    Some analysis will follow and you can then decide who you want in the England team.

  9. When will the squad be announced?published at 14:18 GMT 17 February

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    England head coach Steve Borthwick loves naming his team early in the week.

    Will a defeat change that approach?

    He went early for both games against Wales and Scotland.

    We expect him to stick to that same strategy, if not then keep me busy with your questions.

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  10. England team selectionpublished at 14:15 GMT 17 February

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    England suffered their first loss of this year's Six Nations against Scotland on Saturday.

    It also ended a 12-game winning run.

    Will Steve Borthwick feel changes are needed to his side? Or will he allow for a response?

    Stay tuned as we discuss.

    Henry ArundellImage source, Getty Images