Calcutta Cup: Nicola Sturgeon wishes Scotland squad good luck ahead of Rugby Six Nations match against England

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as wished the Scotland Rugby squad good luck ahead of their Six Nations match against England this afternoon.

Taking to Twitter before the Calcutta Cup kick off, Ms Sturgeon shared a photo of her post-match visit to the dressing room in 2018.

That year, Scotland beat their old rivals 25-13 at Murrayfield.

In the photo, Ms Sturgeon can be seen swigging something from the trophy, while the Scotland players look on, cheering.

Ms Sturgeon tweeted: “Still not entirely sure what was in the Calcutta Cup - but it tasted good!

“Wishing the team the best of luck today,” she added.

The Calcutta Cup, first contested in 1879, is the oldest of several trophies competed for as part of the Six Nations tournament.

England have 71 wins overall, to Scotland’s 40.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as wished the Scotland Rugby squad good luck ahead of their Six Nations match against England this afternoon. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

The cup is of Indian workmanship, decorated with cobras and an elephant.

The match will kick off at 4:45pm this afternoon, and be broadcast live on STV.

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