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Daily Mirror
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Joshua Lees

Scotland win “knife edge” clash at the death as England off to losing Six Nations start

Scotland have made history at Twickenham after securing their third successive Calcutta Cup victory over England.

In a battle for the ages between the two it was the away side who prevailed 29-23, following a pulsating clash at the home of English rugby, with Duhan van der Merwe earning headlines with two terrific tries.

In a match described as on a "knife edge" by former Scottish international John Barclay on 5 Live, England were out for revenge over their old rivals with Scotland prevailing in their last two Six Nations clashes. However it was the visitors who struck first blood, as Huw Jones pounced on a Sione Tuipulotu chip to score his fifth try in five games against England.

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