England destroy Scotland to regain Calcutta Cup

Six Nations champions England have regained the Calcutta Cup with a comprehensive 43-3 victory over Scotland in their Six Nations…

Six Nations champions England have regained the Calcutta Cup with a comprehensive 43-3 victory over Scotland in their Six Nations match at Twickenham today.

The victory was England's third consecutive win in this year's competition and Clive Woodward's men are hot favourites to retain the title and complete an elusive Grand Slam.

England played the game at pace, continuously recycling possession and starving Scotland of the ball.

England also defended stoutly often shutting the Scots down behind the gain line or forcing them to kick possession away.

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