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 have been handed a huge boost with Finn Russell declared fit to start against England in the Six Nations, but Darcy Graham misses the Calcutta Cup clash. The fitness of both players has been a major talking point in the build-up to Saturday’s round three showdown between old rivals at Twickenham,

Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his Scotland starting XV for the trip to Twickenham to face England in Round Three of the Six Nations. Finn Russell has successfully progressed through the World Rugby protocols following his concussion against Ireland and will co-captain the team from fly-half.

Flyhalf Finn Russell has been passed fit to start Saturday's Six Nations match against England at Twickenham, but wing Darcy Graham has not recovered in time and misses out on his team's bid for a record fifth successive Calcutta Cup victory.