Scotland vs England rugby: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream free, team line-ups and odds for Six Nations 2020 game

ENGLAND head up to Murrayfield for a must-win Six Nations match against Scotland.

The Red Rose were beaten 24-17 in France in their opening game after an abject first half left them with too much to do.

Scotland also lost by seven points away from home but had far more reason to be encouraged after their 19-12 defeat away to Ireland.

What time does Scotland vs England kick off?

• Scotland vs England kicks off at 4.45pm UK time.
• It is being played at Murrayfield.

What TV channel is Scotland vs England on and can I live stream it?

• Scotland vs England is live on BBC One in the UK.
• Coverage commences 45 minutes before kick-off  at 4pm.
• To live stream the match, head to the BBC iPlayer.
• In the United States, the Six Nations is live on NBC Sports Gold.
• If you’re watching from the US, you can get an NBC Rugby Pass for $79.99 per year.
• As well as the Six Nations, this will allow you to watch every match from the Heineken Champions Cup and the English Premiership.

Can I watch Scotland vs England for free?

• Scotland vs England is free for all UK viewers, provided you have a TV licence.

Team news

EDDIE JONES has ripped-up his England team making FIVE changes for the must-win Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland, including Ben Youngs being dropped to the bench with Willi Heinz starting:

• Backs
  • 15 George Furbank (Northampton Saints, 1 cap)
  • 14 Jonny May (Leicester Tigers, 53 caps)
  • 13 Jonathan Joseph (Bath Rugby, 48 caps)
  • 12 Owen Farrell C (Saracens, 80 caps)
  • 11 Elliot Daly (Saracens, 40 caps)
  • 10 George Ford (Leicester Tigers, 66 caps)
  • 9 Willi Heinz (Gloucester Rugby, 10 caps)

  Forwards

  • 1 Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 58 caps)
  • 2 Jamie George (Saracens, 46 caps)
  • 3 Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins, 32 caps)
  • 4 Maro Itoje (Saracens, 35 caps)
  • 5 George Kruis (Saracens, 42 caps)
  • 6 Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 7 caps)
  • 7 Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 16 caps)
  • 8 Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 20 caps)

Head-to-head

England generally have the whip hand over Scotland in rugby matches between the two sides, with 75 wins to the Scots’ 43 and 19 draws.

But Scotland have had the better of things over the past couple of years, starting with a convincing 25-13 win last time England visited Murrayfield in 2018.

And in last year’s Six Nations, the Scots came from 31-0 down to the brink of achieving their first win at Twickenham since 1983.

In an incredible second half revival, Scotland powered into a 38-31 lead before George Ford crossed the line four minutes after the 80 were up to earn England a 38-38 draw.

What they said

England head coach Eddie Jones on Scotland: “They’re a niggly side, aren’t they?

“[There was] the scene two years ago when they tried to goad a couple of players. And they were successful.

“Historically they’ve done that through the ages. That’s the way they stay in the game and they’re good at it.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend: “We were proud of parts of our performance in Dublin at a very difficult venue.

“The challenge for the squad is to replicate that level and take our chances when they come, in order to win tight games.

“England are an excellent team whose run to the Rugby World Cup final was no fluke.

“They will be smarting from their opener in Paris and Eddie will have them primed to come to Edinburgh and put in an improved performance.”

Latest odds

Latest odds from Ladbrokes are as follows:

Scotland 3/1

Tie 25/1

England 2/7

*Odds correct at the time of publication