All the way across the field there are mouthwatering head-to-heads with players pushing for the tour to AustraliaFor British & Irish Lions hopefuls, time is running out. Three Test matches left to stake their claim, to catch Andy Farrell’s eye and book a place on the plane. Farrell is due to be at Twickenham on Saturday and he will be analysing everything. As a player that’s precisely where you want to be.At this stage of the Six Nations, England against Scotland feels all the more pivotal for Lions hopefuls. We can safely say that there will be a large Ireland contingent and, unless something dramatic happens in the coming weeks, a relatively small group of Wales players. That congested middle is full of England and Scotland players and that makes Saturday’s match all the more mouthwatering. Continue reading...
England and Scotland’s Six Nations 2025 clash is crucial for players vying for a place on the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia. With only three Test matches remaining, players must seize the opportunity to impress Lions coach Andy Farrell. The match features key head-to-head battles, such as Fin Smith vs. Finn Russell, Ellis Genge vs. Pierre Schoeman, and Will Stuart vs. Zander Fagerson. The stakes are high, with players needing standout performances to secure their spot on the Lions tour. Ugo Monye, who earned his Lions place in 2009 after a strong showing against Scotland, emphasizes the importance of personal battles while maintaining team unity.
