Billy Twelvetrees prompts England selection dilemma in Six Nations
England coach has tough choice to make – either stick with young debutant or fit-again Tuilagi
England coach Stuart Lancaster said he faced a selection debate after Billy Twelvetrees marked his test debut with one of the team's four tries in their 38-18 Calcutta Cup win over Scotland at Twickenham.
Saturday's success saw England launch their Six Nations campaign in convincing fashion, with the 24-year-old - in for the injured Manu Tuilagi - delivering an accomplished all-round performance that saw him run a good line for a try on the crash ball early in the second half.
Flyhalf Owen Farrell carried on from where he left off in England's record-breaking 38-21 victory over world champions New Zealand in December by landing seven out of eight goal-kicks for an 18-point haul.
While Farrell's place for next week's clash away to Ireland appears to be assured, Twelvetrees' spot is far from certain as England expect to have Tuilagi back from his ankle injury.
"It is a big step up for any player to make his debut, particularly at Twickenham," Lancaster said.
"We are delighted with the way [Twelvetrees] took it to get the try, but his confidence and composure has been good all week. It shows he is ready to make the step.
"Across the board, and with Manu coming back into consideration, there will be some selection decisions to make," Lancaster added ahead of the match against Ireland, who started their Six Nations campaign with a 30-22 win in Wales.
