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England v Scotland

Date: Saturday 22nd February 2025

Venue: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

Kick-off: 4:45pm

Referee: Pierre Brousset (France)

TV Coverage: Live on ITV

England and Scotland will do battle for the Calcutta Cup when they meet at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday 22nd February during the third round of the 2025 Six Nations Championship.

Scotland have won their last four meetings with England, including a 30-21 victory at Murrayfield during the 2024 Championship.

England and Scotland played the first ever international rugby match in 1871. Since then, they have contested a total of 142 rugby test matches against each other. England have won 76 of those matches, whilst Scotland have won 47 matches. There have also been 19 drawn matches between the two nations.

England v Scotland - Six Nations Tickets

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England v Scotland - Team News

Scotland and England players line up at Murrayfield before Calcutta Cup match in 2024 Six Nations

Preview: England v Scotland talking points

21st February 2025

England will be aiming to wrestle the Calcutta Cup from Scotland when they meet in Saturday’s Six Nations showdown at Allianz Stadium. Here, we look at five talking points heading into the 143rd meeting between the rivals.

George Martin in action for England v New Zealand in 2024 Autumn Internationals

George Martin out of Scotland clash as England call up Ted Hill

20th February 2025

England lock George Martin has been ruled out of Saturday’s Six Nations showdown against Scotland.

Finn Russell kicks a conversion during Scotland v Italy match in 2025 Six Nations

Finn Russell fit but Darcy Graham misses England clash

20th February 2025

Scotland co-captain Finn Russell has been passed fit for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup match with England but fellow back Darcy Graham misses out.

Ollie Chessum in action for England against Scotland during 2024 Six Nations

Ollie Chessum replaces George Martin for England's clash against Scotland

18th February 2025

England have made one change for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Scotland at Allianz Stadium by drafting Ollie Chessum into the forwards.

England v Scotland - Recent Six Nations History

Duhan van der Merwe scores a third try for Scotland v England in 2024 Six Nations

Duhan Van Der Merwe scores hat-trick as Scotland strengthen grip on Calcutta Cup

24th February 2024

Magnificent Duhan Van Der Merwe became the first Scotland player to score a Calcutta Cup hat-trick as they soared to their fourth consecutive victory over England in an intoxicating Six Nations showdown in Edinburgh.

Duhan van der Merwe scores a second try for Scotland against England in 2023 Six Nations

Scotland snatch win over England to spoil Steve Borthwick's debut in charge

4th February 2023

Duhan van der Merwe ensured Steve Borthwick’s England reign was launched with an agonising defeat after the Scotland wing crossed twice in a Calcutta Cup classic at Twickenham.

Finn Russell kicks a penalty for Scotland v England in 2022 Six Nations

Scotland retain Calcutta Cup as late Finn Russell penalty sees off England

5th February 2022

Defiant Scotland edged out England 20-17 to retain the Calcutta Cup in a pulsating showdown at raucous BT Murrayfield.

Scotland players celebrate a famous victory at Twickenham during 2021 Six Nations

Scotland record historic Twickenham victory as England surrender Calcutta Cup

6th February 2021

Scotland celebrated the 150th anniversary of the oldest rivalry in rugby by stunning England 11-6 to claim their first victory at Twickenham since 1983.

England players celebrate Ellis Genge try against Scotland in 2020 Six Nations

England battle past Scotland and Storm Ciara to reignite Six Nations title hopes

8th February 2020

England defied the treacherous conditions brought to Murrayfield by Storm Ciara to edge Scotland 13-6 and relaunch their Six Nations title quest.

England v Scotland - Team Line-ups

England Team Line-up

Forwards

1 Ellis Genge
2 Luke Cowan-Dickie
3 Will Stuart
4 Maro Itoje (Captain)
5 Ollie Chessum
6 Tom Curry
7 Ben Earl
8 Tom Willis

Backs

9 Alex Mitchell
10 Fin Smith
11 Ollie Sleightholme
12 Henry Slade
13 Ollie Lawrence
14 Tommy Freeman
15 Marcus Smith

Replacements

16 Jamie George
17 Fin Baxter
18 Joe Heyes
19 Ted Hill
20 Chandler Cunningham-South
21 Ben Curry
22 Harry Randall
23 Elliot Daly

Scotland Team Line-up

Forwards

1 Pierre Schoeman
2 Dave Cherry
3 Zander Fagerson
4 Jonny Gray
5 Grant Gilchrist
6 Jamie Ritchie
7 Rory Darge (Co-captain)
8 Jack Dempsey

Backs

9 Ben White
10 Finn Russell (Co-captain)
11 Duhan van der Merwe
12 Tom Jordan
13 Huw Jones
14 Kyle Rowe
15 Blair Kinghorn

Replacements

16 Ewan Ashman
17 Rory Sutherland
18 Will Hurd
19 Sam Skinner
20 Gregor Brown
21 Matt Fagerson
22 Jamie Dobie
23 Stafford McDowall

Venue Information - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

Allianz Stadium, 200 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7BA

RFU Reception: 0208 892 2000 | Ticket Office: 0208 831 6666

Stadium Capacity: 82,000