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Scotland ended their 38-year wait for a win at Twickenham with an 11-6 success over reigning champions England in the teams' Six Nations opener on Saturday. Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe scored the only try of the match as the Scots won at Twickenham for the first time since 1983 and for just the fifth time in their history. His effort ultimately proved the difference between the sides in a match where England paid dearly for their indiscipline, even though both home captain Owen Farrell and Scotland fly-half Finn Russell kicked two penalties apiece. As the rain lashed down after half-time, Scotland captain Stuart Hogg kept England pinned deep inside their own half as the Scots enjoyed a first Calcutta Cup success at Twickenham since a 22-12 success in 1983. Saturday marked the 150th anniversary of rugby's oldest Test fixture. jdg/dj
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