Eddie Jones’ side enter the lion’s den – Scotland v England talking points
Scotland and England clash in the Guinness Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday with a lively build-up lighting the fuse for the latest instalment of the Calcutta Cup.
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Scotland boss Townsend laughs off Jones' Six Nations mind games
Gregor Townsend said on Thursday England coach Eddie Jones' suggestion that Scotland are "red-hot favourites" for this weekend's Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield was just a "song and dance" routine from his opposite number.
Gregor Townsend dismisses claims Scotland are favourites for Calcutta Cup clash
Gregor Townsend has dismissed claims from his England counterpart Eddie Jones that Scotland are “red-hot favourites” for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup showdown at BT Murrayfield.