Scotland vs England rugby LIVE: Kick-off time, TV channel, stream free, and team news – Six Nations 2022 build-up latest

ENGLAND are in Scotland this afternoon as they aim to get off to a winning start in their Six Nations campaign.

Eddie Jones’ men had a horror show as they finished fifth in last year’s tournament, and it all started with a first Twickenham defeat to the Scots since 1983.

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But they improved dramatically later in the year as they won all three of their Autumn Internationals, including a victory over world champions South Africa.

However, they have more than their share of injuries to contend with going into this game at Murrayfield and are already two captains down.

Owen Farrell has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining an ankle injury with Saracens, and stand-in Courtney Lawes is also out of the opening game after failing to clear concussion protocol.

Scotland meanwhile will be hopeful of retaining the Calcutta Cup, after winning three of their five matches in last year’s Six Nations, including historic away victories against England and France.

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And as a result of their injury crisis, Eddie Jones has claimed England are the UNDERDOGS for this game.

He commented: “It’s the first time I have been in the experience of going up there and Scotland being red-hot favourites.

“They are expected to win – every time the players look at the crowd at Murrayfield, they will feel that expectation.

“They are expected to win. They are red-hot favourites and they’ve got to cope with that.”

What time does Scotland vs England kick off?

Scotland take on England TODAY – Saturday, February 5.The match kicks off at 4.45pm UK time.It takes place at Murrayfield.

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

Scotland vs England is live on BBC One.Coverage commences at 4pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.To stream the game live, head to the BBC iPlayer.

Can I watch Scotland vs England for free?

Yes. BBC is free to watch on TV and online for all UK viewers with a TV licence.Get your TV licence here.

Team news

Scotland XV

England XV: F Steward (Leicester); M Malins (Saracens), E Daly (Saracens), H Slade (Exeter), J Marchant (Harlequins); M Smith (Harlequins), B Youngs (Leicester); E Genge (Leicester), L Cowan-Dickie (Exeter), K Sinckler (Bristol); M Itoje (Saracens), N Isiekwe (Saracens); L Ludlam (Northampton), T Curry (Sale, captain), S Simmonds (Exeter).

Replacements: J George (Saracens), J Marler (Harlequins), W Stuart (Bath), C Ewels (Bath), A Dombrandt (Harlequins), H Randall (Bristol), G Ford (Leicester), J Nowell (Exeter).

Latest odds

Despite Eddie Jones’ comments, the bookies have England as slight favourites at Murrayfield.

Latest odds are as follows:

Scotland 11/10

Draw 19/1

England 5/6

*Odds from Betfair correct as of Friday, February 3