Scotland boast a talented squad but they remain inconsistent and they have all too often not showed up in the big matches. They are certainly capable of competing with the hosts but England have the fire in their belly right now and look the likelier winner in what is the oldest rugby match in existence.

England will play Scotland at Twickenham in their third game of the 2025 Six Nations Championship. Steve Borthwick’s side revived their Six Nations title hopes after Elliot Daly’s converted final-minute try snatched a 26-25 victory against France.