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February 12, 2026
Gregor Townsend warns England not to underestimate wounded Scotland
Townsend keen to lean into strong Calcutta Cup record
TL;DR
- Gregor Townsend warns England against underestimating Scotland, citing their strong recent Calcutta Cup record at home.
- Scotland aims to use past successes against England as motivation, despite a recent loss to Italy.
- Changes have been made to Scotland's forward pack, with a complete absence of Edinburgh players in the starting XV.
- Townsend stresses the importance of physicality, aggression, and effort, particularly in the forwards' display against England's set-piece pressure.
- England has won only once at Murrayfield since 2017 and is currently on a 12-Test unbeaten run.
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