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Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision

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Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision

Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision

Source: The Guardian

Published: Feb, 22 2025 22:06

Scotland’s coaches and players believe two key officiating decisions potentially denied them another historic Calcutta Cup victory. Gregor Townsend feels his team were unlucky to concede the crucial second-half penalty kicked by Fin Smith that ultimately proved decisive and doubts have also been raised over the solitary English try, scored by Tommy Freeman.

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