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 Guinness Six Nations showdown in Edinburgh.
The jet-heeled wing – who scored a stunning double at Twickenham just over 12 months ago – had the home crowd in raptures as he produced a Murrayfield masterclass to inspire his team to a 30-21 victory and move to within one of Scotland’s all-time record try-scorer Stuart Hogg.
England started brightly and opened up an early 10-0 lead, with George Furbank scoring his first international try, but Steve Borthwick’s men offered little thereafter as their unbeaten start to the championship shuddered to a halt.
We give each starter for Scotland a mark out of ten for their performance in a historic victory at Murrayfield.
1. Pierre Schoeman
Carried ball bullishly when in possession and part of a scrum that competed well. Put in a power of work defensively with 12 tackles. Replaced on 62 minutes. 7 Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SRU
2. George Turner
Loose first throw in the lineout but recovered well thereafter. Coughed up ball when in promising position on 52 minutes, his last action before being replaced by Ewan Ashman. 7 Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SRU
3. Zander Fagerson
The prop had to come off seven minutes in due to an HIA, but passed all the checks and was a combative force. Replaced on 62 minutes. 7 Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SRU
4. Grant Gilchrist
After an early misfire, ran the lineout pretty well against some fierce English competition. Made way for Skinner with 13 minutes remaining. 7 Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SRU