Thrilling Victory: England Breaks Scotland Streak at Twickenham

England defeated Scotland 16-15 at Twickenham, ending a streak of four consecutive defeats against their rivals. Despite Scotland's initial dominance and lead, England's improved second-half performance, including penalties by Marcus Smith and Fin Smith, secured their win. Scotland nearly closed the gap but missed a crucial conversion.

Thrilling Victory: England Breaks Scotland Streak at Twickenham
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England secured a crucial 16-15 victory over Scotland at Twickenham, breaking a dispiriting sequence of four successive losses to their longtime rivals.

Scotland dominated the first half with two tries, but England trailed by only three points at halftime. Enhanced second-half performances by fullback Marcus Smith and flyhalf Fin Smith saw England inch ahead.

Despite a late try from Scotland's Duhan van Der Merwe narrowing the margin, a missed conversion by flyhalf Finn Russell enabled England to clinch the hard-fought triumph.

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