ENGLAND are looking to get off to a winning start against Scotland as they set out to defend their Six Nations title.
Eddie Jones' Red Rose were 13-6 winners against the Scots at Murrayfield to regain the Calcutta Cup on their way to last year's championship.
But they'll want no repeat of their last meeting at Twickenham in which they threw away a 31-0 lead to trail before a face-saving George Ford try secured a 38-38 draw.
Six Nations betting tips and free bets as England eye tournament defence
What time does England vs Scotland kick off?
- England vs Scotland takes place on Saturday, February 6 – TODAY.
- The match kicks off at 4.45pm.
- It will be held at Twickenham.
What TV channel is England vs Scotland on and can I live stream it?
- England vs Scotland is live on ITV1.
- Coverage commences at 4.15pm – half an hour before kick-off.
- To stream the game live, head to the ITV Hub.
Can I watch England vs Scotland for free?
- Yes. ITV is free for all UK viewers with a TV licence.
Team news
Latest odds
England 1/6
Draw 25/1
Scotland 5/1
*Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Saturday, February 6
- Josh Graham
PROP IDOL
Bath loosehead Beno Obano is set to make his England debut off the bench today.
A ferocious scrummager, Obano also teamed up with Amazon Prime to release the rugby documentary 'Everybody's Game' last year- well worth a watch if you haven't seen it yet.
Beno Obano is set for his first capCredit: AFP - Josh Graham
GOLDEN OLDIE
England will be sporting a special vintage kit today to mark the RFU's 150th anniversary.
In fact, the very first international test match was Scotland vs England in Edinburgh in 1871.
The Scots ran out 1-0 winners, safe to say we will be in for more points today…
- Josh Graham
BEHIND THE SCENES
Take a sneak peek inside the away dressing room at Twickenham.
- Josh Graham
BIG MC
Injured Scottish hooker Stuart McInally is confident his boys can do the business at Twickenham today.
He said: "England pride themselves on being physical up front so I’m looking forward to seeing the Scotland forwards go toe to toe with their opposite numbers.
"It’s going to be a great contest."
- Josh Graham
SCOTLAND XV
Finn Russell starts at 10 with former England Under-20s star Cameron Redpath making his debut outside him at 12 after opting for Scotland over the Red Rose.
Stuart Hogg captains the side from full-back with club-mate Jonny Gray in the second row.
- Josh Graham
ENGLAND XV
A reminder of the side Eddie Jones has picked for the opener.
Owen Farrell starts at 10 with Mark Wilson coming into the back row in place of the injured Sam Underhill.
Ollie Lawrence starts at 12 with Exeter Chiefs' Henry Slade at 13.
Ellis Genge and Will Stuart are in the front row with Kyle Sinckler banned and Mako Vunipola still returning from injury.
- Josh Graham
GOOD AFTERNOON SIX NATIONS FANS!
Reigning Six Nations champs England get their 2021 campaign underway against Scotland at Twickenham later.
The Red Rose stars will need no reminder of the danger their opponents possess after suffering an almighty scare in the same fixture two years ago.
The teams drew 38-38 despite England surging into a 31-0 half-time lead and Scotland leading 38-31 with the clock in the red.
But George Ford's try at the very death saved England from a first defeat to the Auld Enemy at HQ since 1983 – a record Eddie Jones' men are again defending today.
Are we in for more drama today? Stick with us to follow all the action as it unfolds.
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