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Why England vs Scotland Six Nations match is called the Calcutta Cup

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One of the biggest rivalries in sport is renewed on the Six Nations opening weekend when England and Scotland face each other at Twickenham.

England are the defending champions, while Scotland finished fourth in last year’s tournament that only ended in late October.

As well as wanting to get their 2021 campaigns off to a good start, there’s the added incentive of silverware in the shape of the Calcutta Cup.

England won that last year too, when they beat Scotland 13-6 at Murrayfield. But why is this fixture called the Calcutta Cup, and what is the history surrounding the match?

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