Scotland as soon as once more beat England of their opening match of the Six Nations, as a Duhan van der Merwe-inspired 29-23 victory kicked off what could possibly be Gregor Townsend’s final match as head coach in type.
Scotland have now misplaced simply considered one of their final six matches in opposition to the Auld Enemy, and have held the Calcutta Cup for 3 successive years, though have historically struggled to again up these victories for the remainder of the championship.
They additionally enter the Six Nations with uncertainty surrounding Townsend’s future, with the top coach’s contract up after the Rugby World Cup later this yr.
Scotland have proven flashes of promise underneath ’Toonie’ lately however have but to problem for the Six Nations title, as they bid for a primary championship since 1999.
Could this be their yr? Here’s all the data on Scotland’s fixtures for the championship:
What are Scotland’s Six Nations fixtures?
Round 1
Saturday 4 February
England 23-29 Scotland
Round 2
Scotland vs Wales, 4.45pm, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh (BBC & S4C)
Round 3
France vs Scotland, 3pm, Stade de France, Paris (ITV)
Round 4
Sunday 12 March
Scotland vs Ireland, 3pm, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh (BBC & S4C)
Round 5
Saturday 18 March
Scotland vs Italy, 12.30pm, Murrayfield, Edinburgh (BBC & S4C)
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