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England's Farrell fit to start against Scotland

LONDON (Reuters) - First-choice goalkicker Owen Farrell passed a late fitness test and will start at inside centre for England against Scotland in their Six Nations clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

England's Farrell fit to start against Scotland
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Farrell sustained the injury in training on Thursday and had been doubtful but was passed fit an hour before kickoff.

Victory for England will secure a second successive Six Nations championship with a game to spare while Scotland are seeking a first win at Twickenham in 34 years.

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(Reporting by Mitch Phillips; Editing by Rex Gowar)


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