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Lock George Martin has been ruled out of England’s Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday with Bath flanker Ted Hill replacing him on the bench.<\/b><\/p>\n
Martin, 23, started England’s win over France in round two,<\/a> but was named as a replacement against Gregor Townsend’s side – initially the only change made by head coach Steve Borthwick as Ollie Chessum came into the second row.<\/p>\n Despite being named in the matchday squad on Tuesday,<\/a> England confirmed Leicester Tigers’ Martin has failed to overcome a reported knee issue sustained against Les Blues.<\/p>\n In-form Bath flanker Hill, 25, has made two appearances for England and was last capped by former head coach Eddie Jones in 2021 against the United States.<\/p>\n Given Hill plays in the back row, the loss of Martin puts pressure on Chessum, who is making his first England start in nearly a year, as England do not have a specialist lock on the bench – although Hill has on occasion played in the second row.<\/p>\n England have lost their past four matches against Scotland and are looking to keep alive their title hopes, with Townsend’s side also in need of a win after a disappointing defeat by Ireland<\/a> in round two.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n