England win has happy Lancaster in stitches

Stuart Lancaster confirmed he has applied for the full-time England coach’s job after joining his players in shedding blood in a physical Calcutta Cup win over Scotland on Saturday.

England’s interim coach required two stitches after accidentally punching a light fitting in the coaches’ box as he celebrated Charlie Hodgson’s try early in the second half.

Hodgson’s converted try, following a charged-down Dan Parks kick, proved the difference on the scoreboard. That and Scotland’s now habitual inability to score tries.