A STRING of Worcester Warriors players could not stop England under 20s losing 24-17 to Scotland in Edinburgh in the 2018 Six Nations.

England led 17-7 at the break but Scotland fought back to inflict their first defeat of the tournament.

Warriors centre Ollie Lawrence, on his under 20s debut, set up a try for Tom Hardwick with a sharp midfield break.

Worcester's Beck Cutting came on for his England debut while Will Butler and Ted Hill started and James Scott was a replacement.

Meanwhile, Worcester Valkyries' Brooke Clarke and Charlie Wilcock started with Cara Brincat on the bench as England women's under 20s won 27-20 in France.

Valkyries' Lark Davies was a replacement as the senior women defeated Scotland 43-8 in Glasgow to make it three wins in the 2018 Six Nations.