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The contest at the breakdown will be under the spotlight at Twickenham on Saturday and Hamish Watson is relishing the prospect of taking on England.

With the 2021 Guinness Six Nations upon us, the TRU Podcast is back! Joe Harvey hosts the pod and is as ever joined by TRU Editor Chris Heal and very special guest, Charlie Beckett.

We, of course, will be without fans when England take on Scotland in the Six Nations this weekend, but the supporters who were present at Twickenham in 2019 arguably witnessed the greatest Calcutta Cup contest between the two rivals.

The 2021 Guinness Six Nations is nearly here and the tournament offers us all some escapism from the global pandemic, but let's remember the players are also experiencing the pressures and the strains of society.

Given it looks like he has been snatched from under England’s nose, you might think not too many people south of the border would have been too excited to see Cameron Redpath selected by Scotland.

England and France are currently the favourites for the 2021 Six Nations title and Eddie Jones has already fuelled the rivalry ahead of the championships.

Talking Rugby Union continues to support mental health awareness and Gary Heatly spoke to a local club in Scotland who have employed a Mental Health Officer to promote positive wellbeing within their rugby community.

Ahead of Edinburgh's PRO14 clash against Zebre on Saturday, Gary Heatly heard from Blair Kinghorn's former Director of Rugby at Edinburgh Academy.

With the next two rounds of European games postponed, it means some clubs won't be able to continue their respective continental campaigns and for referee Hollie Davidson, a landmark moment has also been put on hold.

Duhan van der Merwe's departure would have been disappointing for Edinburgh and with potential suitors also interested in Hamish Watson, the Pro14 club couldn't afford to let another Scotland international leave BT Murrayfield.

Worcester Warriors have confirmed the signing of Scotland international Duhan van der Merwe ahead of the 2021/22 season.

Scotland will miss the services of Glasgow Warriors trio Fraser Brown, George Horne and Alex Allan for the upcoming Six Nations tournament following injuries.

Warrior DVDM, Sharks circle Thorley, Scotland’s Saffa and O’Connor’s Top 14 return

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is excited by the World Cup draw announced for the 2023 edition.

Scotland have confirmed that head coach Gregor Townsend has signed a new deal with the national team until the end of the 2023 World Cup.

Keith Earls scored a double as Ireland finished the Autumn Nations Cup with a third place after beating Scotland 31-16 at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made six changes to the starting line-up for the third place play-off in the Autumn Nations Cup against Ireland.

Leinster fly-half Johnny Sexton has overcome a hamstring injury to lead Ireland in the upcoming third place play-off game in the Autumn Nations Cup against Scotland.

Scotland centre Duncan Taylor is keen to make up for lost time on the international stage following numerous injury setbacks.

Scotland will lock horns with World Champions South Africa and Australia in their autumn international fixtures for 2021.