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HUW & TRY
Scottish Daily Express
|February 12, 2026
After washout in Rome, Jones is determined to help make amends against the Auld Enemy
HUW JONES is determined to help Scotland's much-vaunted backline ignite against England after being stifled by Italy in their frustrating Six Nations opener last weekend.
The Scots were unable to get their free-flowing attacking game going as torrential rainfall turned their showdown in Rome's Stadio Olimpico into an attritional battle.
Scotland went down to a dismal 18-15 defeat, cranking up the heat on head coach Gregor Townsend and his players ahead of Saturday's visit from inform England.
“England are a brilliant team so it’s a tough prospect,” said Glasgow Warriors centre Jones. “But this is probably the perfect game and opposition for us. You don't need any more motivation, especially after a loss when everyone's hurting.
This story is from the February 12, 2026 edition of Scottish Daily Express.
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