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Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland celebrates after scoring the second try during the Six Nations Rugby match between England and Scotland at Twickenham.

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Eddie Jones admitted Scotland deserved to win the Six Nations match.

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Scotland celebrate a famous win over England.

Scotland defeat England in front of packed Murrayfield to retain Calcutta Cup

Ali Price in action for Scotland during the Guinness Six Nations Match between Scotland and England at BT Murrayfield on February 08, 2020.

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Scotland are looking to retain the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield.

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Tom Curry will captain England against Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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Finn Russell, left, and Marcus Smith, right, were team-mates on the Lions tour in South Africa but will be adversaries at Murrayfield when Scotland face England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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Finn Russell is nursing an Achilles injury. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

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Finn Russell is nursing an Achilles injury. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

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