Eddie Jones doubts Scotland mettle: 'The expectation is going to get pretty heavy for them'

Jones questions whether Scotland will handle the pressure against England

Eddie Jones has told Scotland they do not have a “monopoly on pride” (Dave Rogers/PA)

Eddie Jones has warned Scotland they do not posses a “monopoly on pride” and questions whether they will collapse beneath their own expectations in Saturday’s historical Calcutta Cup clash.

England launch their Guinness Six Nations title defence with the 139th instalment of the oldest rivalry in world rugby, which also celebrates the 150th anniversary of the teams’ first meeting in Edinburgh.