England and Scotland Gear Up for Pivotal Calcutta Cup Clash at Twickenham
The Six Nations showdown holds significance for British & Irish Lions hopefuls and Scotland's pursuit of a historic fifth consecutive victory over England.
- British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell will closely watch England and Scotland players as they vie for spots on the upcoming Lions tour.
- The match features key individual battles, including Fin Smith vs. Finn Russell and Ellis Genge vs. Pierre Schoeman, with standout performances potentially influencing Lions selection.
- Scotland aims to secure an unprecedented fifth consecutive victory against England and a third straight win at Twickenham, despite criticism of their pack's physicality following their loss to Ireland.
- England, buoyed by their recent win over France, seek to reclaim the Calcutta Cup and build momentum toward a strong Six Nations finish.
- Both teams emphasize the importance of starting strong and maintaining control, with Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe and Huw Jones historically excelling against England.


























