Duhan van der Merwe scored a hat-trick to help guide Scotland to a fourth successive Six Nations victory over England at Murrayfield.
The 28-year-old scored two incredible tries in last year’s clash but went a step further this time around by becoming the first Scottish player to score a Calcutta Cup hat-trick.
George Furbank and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso got their first England tries but it was Van der Merwe’s that stole the show with his brilliance.
Both England and Scotland sit on two wins from three, with Steve Borthwick‘s side set to face Ireland next while the latter travel to Italy.
Mail Sport’s Chris Foy picks out some of the things you may have missed.
Scotland beat England for the fourth successive time in the Six Nations to lift the Calcutta Cup
Duhan van der Merwe became the first Scottish player to score a Calcutta Cup hat-trick
HOSTILE ATMOSPHERE
As ever, the walkways and bridges at Murrayfield were packed for the arrival of both teams. There were bagpipers and cheers for Scotland, drums and boos for England.
Most of the visiting players absorbed the hostility, at close quarters, although a few used headphones to block out it all out.
There were bagpipers and cheers for Scotland, drums and boos for England on Saturday
FAMILIAR FACES AT MURRAYFIELD
There were some notable guests for this grand occasion.
JK Rowling – an Edinburgh resident who wrote many of her Harry Potter books in the city – was in attendance to support Scotland, as was another A-lister; film star Gerard Butler, who was born in Paisley and grew up in Glasgow.
THE MULTI TALENTED FEYI-WABOSO
England’s new wing, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, is evidently a talented all-rounder.
He had already impressed Steve Borthwick with dedication to his medical studies and the head coach was visibly awe-struck by the quality of Feyi-Waboso’s piano playing at the team hotel on Thursday evening.
England’s new wing, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, is evidently a talented all-rounder
BORTHWICK’S LOVE FOR LADDERS
Borthwick’s lineout ladder goes everywhere with him.
It is a favourite coaching tool and he is often perched at the top of it, stretching to catch throws at a precarious angle.
But the ladder’s height and wide base make it a difficult item to store. At Murrayfield, it was left lying against a wall in a corridor, outside the media room.
Borthwick’s lineout ladder goes everywhere with him but was unable to use it this time
FAREWELL ROBSON
This was an emotional last home Test for Dr James Robson, who has worked with the Scotland team since 1991 – as well as being a legendary figure with the Lions on several tours.
There was a big-screen tribute to him before kick-off and Dr Robson was as busy and animated as ever when the Scots were seeking to ram home their advantage in the second half.
This was an emotional farewell for Dr James Robson, who has worked with the Scotland team since 1991
DISASTER FOR SPONSORS
Sponsors’ campaigns are often confounded by selection changes. Trams passing by the stadium yesterday were adorned with adverts for a leading watch manufacturer featuring players from each of the Six Nations.
The Scot pictured was Hamish Watson and the Englishman was Kyle Sinckler. Neither man was involved in the match.
