Eddie Jones opts for Owen Farrell in fly-half role ahead of George Ford

George Ford has been dropped to make way for muscular trio

Owen Farrell (right) has been given the nod over George Ford (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Owen Farrell will start England’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland at fly-half as part of physical midfield selected for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup showdown at Twickenham.

For the first time since the 2019 World Cup quarter-final victory over Australia, George Ford has dropped to the bench, making way for the more muscular trio of Farrell, Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade.