England v Scotland: Supporters back Scotland on social media

With fans unable to attend today’s Calcutta Cup game, many have given their backing to Gregor Townsend’s team via social media.
Scotland fans show their support prior to the 2020 Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield on February 08, 2020 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Scotland fans show their support prior to the 2020 Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield on February 08, 2020 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Scotland fans show their support prior to the 2020 Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield on February 08, 2020 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Twitter hashtags including #BackingBlue and #AsOne have linked supporters who will be cheering on the visitors at Twickenham for this afternoon’s Guinness Six Nations opener.

The online supporters have included Edinburgh Airport and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon who shared a memory from Murrayfield, toasting success in the fixture.

The national team’s account has also shared Methil Pipe Band’s online performance as a musical warm-up to the game.