| Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh Date: Saturday, 24 February Kick-off: 16:45 GMT |
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England captain Jamie George says Saturday’s Six Nations game against Scotland will be a “special one” following the death of his mother.
The hooker’s mother, Jane, died last week but George has decided to play because she “would have wanted me to”.
“I am so lucky that we have a great group of people here,” he told Rugby Union Daily.
“It is going to be special as the rest of my family will be in the stands. My parents and mum never missed a game.”
The Saracens hooker, 33, was named England captain before the Six Nations following Owen Farrell’s decision to step away.
“It was important for me and my family that I came back into camp and to put my best foot forward,” added George.
“Many of the highlights of her life were watching me play rugby for England and it will be amazing to do that again on Saturday.
“Mum was probably the biggest England rugby fan there could ever be and I take great joy that she had a lot of happiness following me around the world.
“She loved the boys, she loved watching me play and I want to continue making her proud.”
George paid tribute to the England staff and his team-mates for their support.
“If I can take one bit of confidence over the last nine or 10 days, it is that if we look after people the way the lads have looked after me, that is a sign of a really positive team,” he added.
“It’s been incredible. From Steve and the doctor here, and also the boys, they have given me time and space when I have needed it, checking in with me pretty much every day to see how I am. They have been amazing.”
