Scotland claims first win at Twickenham since 1983. [Source: The Guardian]

Scotland has claimed a first win at Twickenham since 1983 after a shocking 11-6 Six Nations victory over England today.

Scotland capitalized on the hosts’ ill-discipline to give returning fly-half Finn Russell a chance at a penalty and the much-needed three-point lead.

Russell later set up Duhan van Der Merwe’s try.

When Scotland last beat England at Twickenham in 1983…

– Michael Jackson was riding high in the charts with Billie Jean
– Tootsie was a worldwide box office sensation
– Gregor Townsend was 9 years old
– none of the Scotland team were born pic.twitter.com/rlcFLdhGP2

— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) February 6, 2021

Defending champions England clawed back six points and Russell’s charge was briefly halted by a yellow card.

Worth the wait! ?

Scotland are the winners of the 2021 #CalcuttaCup ??????? ?#GuinnessSixNations #ENGvSCO pic.twitter.com/HXIv5YrLtk

— Guinness Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 6, 2021

But a resilient Scotland was undeterred and added another penalty.

England had been favorites to win the tournament but with France having opened their Six Nations with a 50-10 defeat of Italy, their chances suddenly seem much slimmer.

[Source: BBC]