Robinson said: “Form has played a part in selection. Edinburgh’s qualification for the Heineken Cup quarter-finals and Glasgow’s performances in the RaboDirect PRO12 mean that competition for places has intensified, particularly in the back-row.
“But, as ever, we select to win an international rugby match. It is not by accident that these games are referred to as Test matches – because that is what they are, the ultimatein physical and mental challenge and that is certainly always on the menu when England are our opponents.
“We have experienced players in our team and they must make that knowledge count by helping the team to a successful start on Saturday.
Scotland
15 Rory Lamont (Glasgow Warriors)
14 Lee Jones (Edinburgh Rugby
13 Nick De Luca (Edinburgh Rugby)
12 Sean Lamont (Scarlets)
11 Max Evans (Castres)
10 Dan Parks (Cardiff Blues)
9 Chris Cusiter (Glasgow Warriors)
1 Allan Jacobsen (Edinburgh Rugby)
2 Ross Ford (Edinburgh Rugby) CAPTAIN
3 Euan Murray (Newcastle Falcons)
4 Richie Gray (Glasgow Warriors)
5 Jim Hamilton (Gloucester)
6 Alasdair Strokosch (Gloucester)
7 Ross Rennie (Edinburgh Rugby)
8 David Denton (Edinburgh Rugby)
Substitutes
16 Scott Lawson (Gloucester)
17 Geoff Cross (Edinburgh Rugby)
18 Alastair Kellock (Glasgow Warriors)
19 John Barclay (Glasgow Warriors)
20 Mike Blair (Edinburgh Rugby)
21 Greig Laidlaw (Edinburgh Rugby)
22 Graeme Morrison (Glasgow Warriors)