Revitalised Scotland trample all over Steve Borthwick’s lofty ambitions

A humbling Six Nations defeat at Murrayfield has left the England coach with significant questions to answer.

Scotland's Gregor Brown wins a line out. Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Some of life’s certainties are impossible to sidestep. And to the trinity of death, taxes and rail delays can now be added a fourth familiar staple.

When Scotland play England at Murrayfield it is now all but guaranteed the hosts will raise their game to Ben Nevis‑type heights and the visitors will be taken down a peg or three.