The Steve Borthwick era began with agonising defeat in a Calcutta Cup classic in the Six Nations at Twickenham. Duhan van der Merwe’s late try and a last-ditch defensive stand was enough for Scotland to win the old trophy for the third year in a row for the first time in more than half a century.
Before 2021, the Scots had not won at English HQ for some 38 years, but now have back-to-back victories here after Huw Jones got their first score - his fifth in five games against England - after a cagey opening. Van der Merwe also registered an initial stunning solo try in an electric firat half, but twice England hit back through Saracens wing Max Malins.
Ellis Genge and Ben White also exchanged quick-fire tries before the winning effort from Van der Merwe condemned Borthwick to a disappointing loss in his first game since succeeding Eddie Jones in December. Follow England vs Scotland reaction live below, featuring expert analysis from Nick Purewal at Twickenham.
