England go top with Twickers win
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England moved to the top of the Six Nations standings with a hard-earned 12-point (25-13) win over Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday.
Scotland held a 13-10 half-time break, but second-half tries by George Ford and Jack Nowell gave England the momentum and breathing space on the scoreboard.
The result means that England, Ireland and Wales all have six points on the table after five rounds - with England's plus-37 just shading Ireland (+33) and Wales a bit behind in third (+12).
It all goes down to the wire next week in the final round - when Italy are at home to Wales, Scotland hos…
Scotland held a 13-10 half-time break, but second-half tries by George Ford and Jack Nowell gave England the momentum and breathing space on the scoreboard.
The result means that England, Ireland and Wales all have six points on the table after five rounds - with England's plus-37 just shading Ireland (+33) and Wales a bit behind in third (+12).
It all goes down to the wire next week in the final round - when Italy are at home to Wales, Scotland hos…
