Six Nations 2014: Scotland drop captain Kelly Brown for crunch Calcutta Cup clash with England

The SRU has confirmed that Chris Fusaro will take Brown's place among the back-row

Thursday 06 February 2014 13:52 GMT

Scotland have dropped captain Kelly Brown from their squad to face England at Murrayfield on Saturday (GETTY IMAGES)

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Scotland skipper Kelly Brown has been dropped completely from the the Dark Blues squad to face England on Saturday, head coach Scott Johnson has announced.

The Saracens flanker was a disappointing performer as the Scots opened their RBS Six Nations campaign with a heavy 28-6 loss to Ireland in Dublin last Sunday.

His place in the side has gone to Glasgow's Chris Fusaro, while vice-captain Greig Laidlaw will now lead the side out against the Auld Enemy when they visit Murrayfield for the evening kick-off.

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Six Nations 2014: Scotland drop captain Kelly Brown for crunch Calcutta Cup clash with England

The SRU has confirmed that Chris Fusaro will take Brown's place among the back-row

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