In pictures: Scotland’s historic win at Twickenham in 2021

Scotland will defend the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield on Saturday - this time with a huge crowd in the stands.

In pictures: Scotland’s historic win at Twickenham in 2021 — Stuart Hogg can't hide his delight at full-time. SNS Group

By STV News

5th Feb 2022

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Scotland beat England at Twickenham for the first time in nearly 40 years last February to retain the Calcutta Cup.

The old rivals meet again at Murrayfield on Saturday – this time before a huge crowd after playing in front of empty stands in 2021.

Here, in pictures, we look back at last year’s historic 11-6 victory.

Duhan van der Merwe powers through for Scotland's first try. — Duhan van der Merwe powers through for Scotland’s first try. SNS Group

Ali Price surges forward as Scotland looked to pile on the pressure. — Ali Price surges forward as Scotland looked to pile on the pressure. SNS Group

England's Billy Vunipola is sent to the sin bin. — England’s Billy Vunipola is sent to the sin bin. SNS Group

Willem Nel, Scott Steele and Jonny Gray refuse to let England through. — Willem Nel, Scott Steele and Jonny Gray refuse to let England through. SNS Group

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg shows his joy at full-time. — Scotland captain Stuart Hogg shows his joy at full-time. SNS Group

Hamish Watson, Jamie Ritchie and George Turner proudly show off the Calcutta Cup. — Hamish Watson, Jamie Ritchie and George Turner proudly show off the Calcutta Cup. SNS Group

Scotland celebrate the famous triumph, and will be hoping for more scenes like this on Saturday. — Scotland celebrate the famous triumph, and will be hoping for more scenes like this on Saturday. SNS Group

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