England vs Scotland Rugby
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England are set to take on Scotland in the Calcutta Cup, a highly anticipated match in the Six Nations championship. The match is crucial for both teams, as a win would keep their title chances alive. England are looking to end their four-game losing streak against Scotland, and a victory would be a significant boost to their campaign. The team has been working on their tactics and strategy, with a focus on improving their performance and consistency. England's captain, Maro Itoje, has called on his team to show their "nasty side" and buck the trend of recent history by clinching the Calcutta Cup for the first time in five years.
The match will be played at Twickenham Stadium, with England seeking to capitalize on their home advantage. The team has been training hard, with an edginess to their sessions, and they are determined to make a statement. England's coach, Steve Borthwick, has opted to tap into the emotional side of his players, showing them past Calcutta Cup games to inspire them. The team's bench has been strengthened, with the addition of experienced players such as Jamie George and Elliot Daly, who played a crucial role in their last-gasp victory over France.
Scotland, on the other hand, are looking to continue their dominance over England, having won four of their last five meetings. The team has been boosted by the return of fly-half Finn Russell, who has been passed fit after a head injury. Russell has been instrumental in Scotland's recent successes over England, and his presence will be a significant factor in the match. Scotland's coach, Gregor Townsend, has made some changes to his team, with Tom Jordan starting at inside centre and Duhan van der Merwe on the wing.
The match is expected to be a closely contested and intense encounter, with both teams giving it their all. The stakes are high, with the winner keeping their title chances alive and the loser facing an uphill battle to catch up. England and Scotland have a long and storied history in the Calcutta Cup, with the fixture always being a highly anticipated and passionate affair. The teams have played each other 153 times, with England winning 76 matches and Scotland winning 44. The remaining 33 matches have ended in a draw.
Here are the match details:
- England vs Scotland
- Venue: Twickenham Stadium
- Date: Saturday, 22 February
- Kick-off: 16:45 GMT
- Coverage: BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Sounds, ITV1
- England: M Smith, T Freeman, O Lawrence, H Slade, O Sleightholme, F Smith, A Mitchell, E Genge, L Cowan-Dickie, W Stuart, M Itoje, O Chessum, T Curry, B Earl, T Willis
- Scotland: B Kinghorn, K Rowe, H Jones, T Jordan, D Van der Merwe, F Russell, B White, P Schoeman, D Cherry, Z Fagerson, J Gray, G Gilchrist, J Ritchie, R Darge, J Dempsey
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