England triumphed over Scotland in the historic Calcutta Cup, breaking Scotland's attempt at a fifth consecutive win. The match, held during the Six Nations championship, culminated in dramatic fashion, hinging on an angled conversion attempt by Finn Russell after a late try by Duhan van der Merwe. Despite Scotland's strong performance with three tries, England's resilience and a crucial penalty from Fin Smith secured their victory. This match marks a potential turning point for England's fortunes as they continue their title chase.
"It was hard not to feel sympathy for Russell, whose side registered three tries to one and were much the better attacking force behind the scrum."
"In the end it all hinged on whether Finn Russell could land the angled conversion following Duhan van der Merwe's 79th-minute try."
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