Scotland's 'fearless' Six Nations debutant Turner ready for England
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London (AFP)
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend believes the "fearless" approach of George Turner will serve the hooker well against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
The Glasgow Warriors front-rower will be making his Six Nations debut in a match marking the 150th anniversary of rugby's oldest international.
With Fraser Brown and Stuart McInally both nursing neck injuries, the 13-times capped Turner will take his place in the starting lineup, with uncapped Edinburgh hooker David Cherry on the bench.
Townsend also had no qualms in selecting centre Cameron Redpath for his first Test this weekend because of his innate self-belief and said 28-year-old Turner has a similar attitude.