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England`s narrow win over Scotland revives title hopes in the Six Nations, highlighted by Fin Smith`s decisive penalty.

England clinched a dramatic 16-15 victory over Scotland in the Six Nations championship at Allianz Stadium, ending a four-year Calcutta Cup drought. Despite being outscored 3-1 on tries, England`s fly-half Fin Smith delivered a crucial 50-yard penalty in the second half, securing the win. Scotland`s Finn Russell missed a last-minute conversion that could have turned the tide in favor of the visitors.

This victory keeps England`s title hopes alive, although they currently sit third in the table, trailing leaders Ireland and second-placed France. Ireland maintained their unbeaten streak with a 27-18 win over Wales, while France rebounded from their loss to England with a record-breaking 73-24 thrashing of Italy, scoring 11 tries.

With two rounds remaining, Ireland leads with 14 points, followed by France on 11 and England on 10. England`s upcoming matches against Italy and Wales are crucial, as they need to secure wins with bonus points to have any chance of claiming the title. Coach Steve Borthwick defended the team`s kick-heavy tactics amid fan discontent, while former scrum-half Ben Youngs emphasized the need for England to evolve their playing style.

TV viewing figures peaked at 6 million for the Calcutta Cup clash, reigniting hope among fans as England prepares for their next challenge against Italy on March 9th.

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