The latest installment of the Calcutta Cup takes place at Twickenham this weekend and, while there might not be Six Nations glory to play for, there is still a good healthy supply of pride on the line.

Whenever England and Scotland there is sure to be a high level of both drama and passion on display - this weekend should be no different.

Both camps have played their part in the media build-up already this week. Even England’s captain, Steve Borthwick, someone not normally known to indulge in 'mind games', has made no secret this week of how Scotland's reaction to their victory in last year's Calcutta Cup still stirs up some angry emotions.

"There are certain things I will not forget after that game," Borthwick said.

"They made no disguise in rubbing in the fact they had beaten England."

Those celebrations, one imagines, would be nothing compared to the excitement there would be in the Scottish camp where they able to record their first victory at Twickenham since 1983 this weekend.

Standing in their way is an England side who have finally started to live up to their potential. Having stuttered along in the first three weeks of the competition, England finally burst to life against France, scoring five tries, and comprehensively dismissing Les Bleus 34-10.

Another win this weekend could see England, who this season have lost away to both Wales and Ireland, finish second in the tournament.

England manager Martin Johnson has named an unchanged matchday 22 despite injury concerns regarding flyhalf Toby Flood, and openside flank Joe Worsley - something an English side has not done since the 2007 World Cup semifinal.

Both Flood and Worsley will have late fitness tests but are expected to start the match at HQ.

Although Scotland's last triumph at Twickenham came when Margaret Thatcher was still Britain's Prime Minister, Johnson insisted there was more to his warning against complacency than good manners.

"We know if we let our standards slip, we can lose to anyone," Johnson, England's 2003 World Cup winning captain, said.

Unusually in recent times, England go into this game with the task of trying to back-up an attractive and commanding performance.

"The challenge for us is to repeat our intensity," Johnson said.

Scotland coach Frank Hadden has made just one change to the team that lost to Grand Slam chasers Ireland with flank Scott Gray brought into the pack.

Meanwhile, captain Mike Blair has been passed fit following a back problem.

The scrumhalf won't admit it, for fear of being seen to put his own fate before that of the team, but Saturday's match represents his last chance to star in a Test before the squad for this year's British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa is selected.

Ireland and Wales may be the favourites to supply most of the latest pride but there is something about starring in a side not going so well which can help a player's chances of being picked.

This has been a so far largely lacklustre tournament for the Scots, who have just a win over a desperately mediocre Italy to their credit approaching the final weekend of the Championship.

Another defeat at Twickenham on would mean the under-pressure Hadden will have failed to meet the Scottish Rugby Union's objective of two Six Nations victories per season for a second consecutive year.

Scoring tries has been a problem for a Scotland side who, in Chris Paterson, have one of the world's best goalkickers.

But they do boast a powerful set of forwards who could make life difficult for an England pack that has struggled at the scrum.

In open play, Scotland's Jason White has a well-deserved reputation as a fearsome tackler, something his Sale team-mate and England wing Mark Cueto knows plenty about.

"Some of the hits he has made are horrible," said Cueto.

"I am hoping I can stay well away from him at Twickenham."

England, who'd been punished to the tune of 10 yellow cards in four Tests before last weekend's match, saw their disciplinary problems evaporate against a France side they bested at the breakdown.

Both teams on Saturday can call on some speedy backs with England fielding the likes of Delon Armitage, Ugo Monye and Cueto, while Scotland have the Evans brothers behind the scrum.

"I have every confidence this side is moving forward," said Hadden.

A first win at Twickenham in 26 years would certainly help convince his employers.

Players to Watch:
For England: It is all about impressing the Lions selectors this week and Riki Flutey and Tom Croft are two players who will be hoping to do just that. 

Flutey is slowly starting to return to his best form and, after last week’s stellar showing, needs to once again deliver on the highest stage. No one doubts his ability but on the international stage you simply can’t afford too many off-days.

Croft was simply brilliant last weekend and, having retained his spot in the team, will want to once again show Martin Johnson and Ian McGeechan exactly what he offers a team.

For Scotland:
Simon Taylor and Thom Evans will once again be the two stars that will be expected to provide the star quality.

Starting at No.8, Taylor will need to take the attack to England and, if he is at his best, could provide a very serious problem for England.

Evans meanwhile has really started to emerge on the world stage. Quick, intelligent and elusive, the wing will be looking to get the involved and cause the home sides defence a couple of very serious issues.

Head to Head:
The battle of the No.9’s is going to be one worth watching. Harry Ellis, having forced his way into the England side, will go toe-to-toe with Scotland’s talented captain, Mike Blair. Blair has been one of his sides star performers but still yet to hit his best. Their battle, and the possession they can give their backlines, will be key.

Up front, the battle between Lion hopeful’s Andrew Sheridan and Euan Murray will be titanic. Murray has shown repeatedly why he is considered one of the world’s best No.3’s while Sheridan, so highly rated a couple season back, will be looking to bounce back to his best this weekend.

Phil Godman and Toby Flood too are set for a great battle. Both have played well in patches so far this season but would like to finish the campaign on a high.

Previous results:
2008 6N Scotland won 15-9, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
2007 6N England won 42-20, Twickenham, London
2006 6N Scotland won 18-12, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
2005 6N England won 43-22, Twickenham, London
2004 6N England won 35-13, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
2003 6N England won 40-9, Twickenham, London
2002 6N England won 29-3, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
2001 6N England won 43-3, Twickenham, London
2000 6N Scotland won 19-13, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
1999 5N England won 24-21, Twickenham, London
1998 5N England won 34-20, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
1997 5N England won 41-13, Twickenham, London

England: 15 Delon Armitage, 14 Mark Cueto, 13 Mike Tindall, 12 Riki Flutey, 11 Ugo Monye, 10 Toby Flood, 9 Harry Ellis, 8 Nick Easter, 7 Joe Worsley, 6 Tom Croft, 5 Simon Shaw, 4 Steve Borthwick (captain), 3 Phil Vickery, 2 Lee Mears, 1 Andrew Sheridan
Replacements: 16 Dylan Hartley, 17 Julian White, 18 Nick Kennedy, 19 James Haskell, 20 Danny Care, 21 Andy Goode, 22 Mathew Tait

Scotland: 15 Chris Paterson, 14 Simon Danielli, 13 Max Evans, 12 Graeme Morrison, 11 Thom Evans, 10 Phil Godman, 9 Mike Blair (captain), 8 Simon Taylor, 7 Scott Gray, 6 Al Strokosch, 5 Jim Hamilton, 4 Jason White, 3 Euan Murray, 2 Ross Ford, 1 Al Dickinson.
Replacements: 16 Dougie Hall, 17 Moray Low, 18 Nathan Hines, 19 Kelly Brown, 20 Chris Cusiter, 21 Nick De Luca, 22 Hugo Southwell.

Date: Saturday March 21
Venue: Twickenham, London
Time: 15:30 (15:30 GMT)
Expected weather conditions: Overcast with some drizzle, maximum temperature of 13 degrees and a minimum of just 4.
Referee: Marius Jonker (South Africa)
Touch judges: Christophe Berdos (France), Simon, McDowell (Ireland)
TMO: Carlo Damasco (Italy)

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