Much will depend on the fitness or otherwise of Finn Russell and Darcy Graham but Gregor Townsend could be tempted to make changes regardless for this weekend's match with England at Twickenham.
Scotland's loss to Ireland in round two was a dispiriting affair but the Calcutta Cup is the perfect game to lift spirits as Townsend's side go for a record fifth win in a row over their oldest rivals.
Ahead of the match in London on Saturday, The Scotsman takes a look at what the team might be ahead of head coach Gregor Townsend’s announcement on Thursday.
5. Grant Gilchrist
Second row stalwart played in the wins over England in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and his experience will be key. | SNS Group
6. Jamie Ritchie
Ritchie is a Calcutta Cup specialist and is one of only four Scotland players to have started the last four wins in this fixture. | SNS Group
7. Rory Darge
The breakdown wasn’t great against Ireland and Scotland co-captain Darge is the man to help fix it this weekend. | SNS Group
8. Jack Dempsey
Still finding his feet after a long lay-off with shoulder injury but should become more influential as the tournament progresses. | SNS Group