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The focus was on defence in 2020, now Gregor Townsend is determined to sharpen up Scotland's attack in 2021. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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England v Scotland: Gregor Townsend’s Whac-A-Mole conundrum

4 February 2021 David Barnes 3

Selection of Cameron Redpath proves that rediscovering attacking mojo is a big target during this Six Nations …

Hamish Watson
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England v Scotland: Hamish Watson aims for more away-day joy

3 February 2021 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on England v Scotland: Hamish Watson aims for more away-day joy

Openside believes 2020 win in Wales has to be start of upturn in results on the road …

George Turner is set to start at hooker in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash against England at Twickenham. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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England v Scotland: George Turner determined to seize his chance

2 February 2021 David Barnes 6

Scotland hooker had to serve a long apprenticeship but says he is ready to take high-pressure Six Nations opener in his stride …

Rory Sutherland
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England v Scotland: Rory Sutherland gets ready to resume his irresistible rise

1 February 2021 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on England v Scotland: Rory Sutherland gets ready to resume his irresistible rise

Edinburgh prop is confident that he and national team can build on progress made in 2020 …

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Stuart Hogg urges Scotland to be switched on from the start at Twickenham

31 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 4

Captain recognises sluggish first halves in previous two visits have cost team dear …

England stand-off George Ford jumps with delight after Ellis Genge's decisive try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v England: 5 key moments which led to the Calcutta Cup heading south

9 February 2020 Colin Renton 5

Rugby, especially on a day like Saturday, is a game of inches, and on this occasion England did enough to get their hands on the Calcutta Cup for the first time in three years …

England replacement prop Ellis Genge crashes through the tackles of Jonny Gray and Allan Dell to score a decisive try. Image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON
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Scotland v England: Scotland player ratings

8 February 2020 David Barnes 2

A tough afternoon for Gregor Townsend’s side on a stormy afternoon at Murrayfield against a powerful English outfit …

Blair Kinghorn
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Scotland v England: late Ellis Genge try decides windswept encounter

8 February 2020 Stuart Bathgate 9

Scotland 6 England 13 STUART BATHGATE  @ Murrayfield SOMETIMES a weather report explains the outcome of a match as well as any more detailed analysis. It rained a lot, the wind was strong but trickily …

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Edinburgh Rugby

Scotland v England: Rory Sutherland revels in return to top form

5 February 2020 Stuart Bathgate 1

After a tough couple of seasons, loose-head prop demonstrated against Ireland that he’s got what it takes to compete on the international stage …

Sam Johnson
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Scotland v England: You fully respect them, but no-one likes them, says Sam Johnson

4 February 2020 Stuart Bathgate 7

Calcutta Cup: Australian-born centre has always been attuned to the passions aroused by sport’s oldest rivalry …

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