The Calcutta Cup has gone to Scotland after they achieved a historic victory over arch enemies England on the weekend.
It came with a price though, as Scotland winger Rory Lamont will miss his side’s final Six Nations match against Italy after sustaining a facial fracture after this unfortunate collision.
Lamont was taken off on a stretcher after colliding with Iain Balshaw in the first half at Murrayfield. The collision was purely accidental after both players slid in for the ball. The impact was such that even Balshaw had a pretty sore knee afterwards.
Lamont was released from hospital on Saturday but team doctor James Robson said the injury may need surgery.
“Rory has made good progress from his concussion but scans revealed he does have a facial fracture,” said Robson.
Congrats to Scotland for a hard fought win, but for England, where to now? Perhaps Mr Cipriani’s nightclub antics and suspension had an even bigger effect on this game than people realised.
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