England’s energetic number 8, Ben Earl, renowned for his exuberant celebrations, continued to divide supporters on X with his enthusiastic displays.
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Meanwhile, Duhan van der Merwe etched his name in Scottish rugby folklore, becoming the first player from the nation to notch a Calcutta Cup hat-trick.
The hosts’ triumph over England at Murrayfield marked their fourth successive Six Nations victory, yet Earl’s penchant for amplifying every favorable decision with unrestrained fervor drew scrutiny, sparking debate among fans.
One fan wrote: “Does earl cheer like that when tea is ready,”
Another said: “Is there anything Ben Earl wouldn’t celebrate?”
A third commented: “Ben Earl would whoop and holler at a funeral…embarrassing,”
Another said: “If ben earl spent as much time concentrating on rugby then he does shaking his head at the ref and celebrating knock ons hed be an all time great.”
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#1. Ollie Lawrence
Telegraph 4/10: “Perhaps unsurprisingly was not on the same page as Ford and Slade in both attack and defence in their first game together. Badly fell off a tackle on Redpath that led to Scotland’s third try.”
Planet Rugby 4/10: “Barely saw him in an attacking sense. A few carries, one bad pass, one dropped ball – although that was George Ford’s fault – but not the form we’ve seen in the Premiership.”
RUCK 5/10: “Not what the Bath centre would have wanted upon his return from injury. The powerhouse came alive with some clattering hits, yet threw a wayward pass into touch at 76 minutes that summed up his afternoon. So much more was wanted from England fans, who were excited to see him comeback.”
Replacement: Manu Tuilagi