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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Gerard Meagher

Marler and England fed up with Scotland celebrations in most ‘spiteful’ fixture

England’s Joe Marler (second from left) takes part in the captain’s run at Murrayfield.
England’s Joe Marler (second from left) takes part in the captain’s run at Murrayfield. Photograph: David Gibson/Fotosport/Shutterstock

England players have had enough of having to watch Scotland celebrate their recent Calcutta Cup successes, with Joe Marler insisting his side are braced for what he believes is their most “spiteful” fixture of all.

Scotland have held the Calcutta Cup since 2021 having won the past three Six Nations fixtures between the two sides while England have prevailed only once in their last six meetings. Steve Borthwick believes Scotland are “clear favourites” for Saturday’s match, demonstrating just how much the tables have turned, bearing in mind England held the trophy from 2009 to 2018.

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