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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Duncan Bech

MYSTERIOUS: Steve borthwick defends england s tactics which earned calcutta cup success - What They Never Told You

England reclaimed the Calcutta Cup by defeating Scotland at Twickenham (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Wire)

Steve Borthwick has defended England’s kick-heavy gameplan after they edged Scotland 16-15 to stay in Guinness Six Nations title contention.

Boos rang out at Allianz Stadium at the sight of scrum-half Alex Mitchell launching another box kick into the air early in the second half of an encounter which Borthwick’s team lost 3-1 on the try count.

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