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Scots’ Twickenham triumph bad news for Boks

South Africans were beaming as Scotland snatched a late victory over England at Twickenham, but the result could spell trouble for the Springboks at the World Cup, according to GAVIN RICH.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 27: Aled Walters of South Africa with Jacques Nienaber (Defence Coach) of South Africa and Felix Jones (defence consultant) of South Africa after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Semi Final match between South Africa and Wales at International Stadium Yokohama on October 27, 2019 in Yokohama, Japan.

England recruit Boks’ 2019 World Cup hero

England have significantly boosted their coaching staff by appointing a key member of the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup campaign.

Scotland overtake England in rankings

Scotland have moved above England into fifth place in the World Rugby Rankings following their 29-23 win at Twickenham.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith of England react during the Six Nations Rugby match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 04, 2023 in London, England.

Dawson: Time to break Smith and Farrell up

Former scrumhalf Matt Dawson says England need to break up the axis between Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell and instead field one of the two playmakers at flyhalf.

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 01: Eddie Jones,(C) the England head coach, looks on with his forwards coach Steve Borthwick (L) during the England captain's run at the Fuchu Assahi Football Park on November 01, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.

Borthwick blames Eddie for England’s woes

Steve Borthwick said the England team he took over from Eddie Jones “weren’t good at anything” following a defeat in his first match in charge.

Highlights: Fast start for Scotland, Ireland

Duhan van der Merwe scored an epic solo try to help Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup, while Ireland spoiled Warren Gatland’s Wales comeback with an impressive win in Cardiff.

Scots pluck Roses at Twickenham

Duhan Van der Merwe scored twice at Twickenham on Saturday as Scotland made it three victories in a row against England to open their 2023 Six Nations campaign with a win.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 23: Owen Farrell, Captain of England and Jamie Ritchie, Captain of Scotland pose alongside the Guinness Six Nations trophy during the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Media Launch at London County Hall on January 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

LIVE: England vs Scotland

Follow the live action as England face Scotland for the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham.

Britain Rugby Union - England Training - Pennyhill Park Hotel, Bagshot, Surrey - 15/11/16 England head coach Eddie Jones with forwards coach Steve Borthwick during training

Borthwick puts stamp on England team

Steve Borthwick begins his career as England head coach against Scotland in Saturday’s Six Nations opener at Twickenham with a side showing several changes from the Eddie Jones era.

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 19: Antoine Dupont, the France captain, raises the Six Nations trophy after their Grand Slam victory during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between France and England at the Stade de France on March 19, 2022 in Paris, France.

Six Nations: France favourites, but have it tougher in ’23

With the highly-anticipated Six Nations set to kick-off this weekend, check out this preview of each of the nations that will be challenging for the honour of top European team in 2023.