Ollie Lawrence: Win over Ireland was inspired by hurt from Scotland defeat

Ollie Lawrence: Win over Ireland was inspired by hurt from Scotland defeat

Ollie Lawrence scored England’s first try against Ireland (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ollie Lawrence has revealed that England’s stunning victory over Ireland was forged in the disappointment of their Calcutta Cup mauling at Murrayfield.

A 23-22 triumph clinched through Marcus Smith’s last-gasp drop goal means England will contest the Guinness Six Nations title on ‘Super Saturday’ when they face France in Lyon.

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