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Calcutta Cup: Why are there snakes and an elephant on the trophy?


Scotland bid to retain the Calcutta Cup against England when the sides meet in the Six Nations today. Gregor Townsend’s side pulled off a stunning comeback to draw 38–38 with the English at Twickenham in last year’s tournament. The draw meant Scotland kept possession of the cup, following on from their 25-13 victory at Murrayfield in 2018. “We will have to be at our very best to stand a chance of winning against our oldest rivals.”The Calcutta Cup, which is presented at the end of the match, has a unique design. Six Nations live stream FREE: How to watch Six Nations 2020 online


Source: Express February 08, 2020 10:52 UTC



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