Scotland v England - where are your loyalties?

Scotland and England face off today in the 123rd Calcutta Cup match.

With Northumberland being so close to the border there are bound to be strong feelings and, quite possibly, some divided loyalties.

We’d like to hear your thoughts and predictions...

Here’s all you need to know about the Six Nations fixture

Kick-off time: 4.50pm

Where? BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

Live coverage: BBC 1 from 4.25pm and Radio 5 Live from 4.50pm

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Scotland team: Stuart Hogg, Sean Maitland, Mark Bennett, Matt Scott, Tommy Seymour, Finn Russell, Greig Laidlaw; Al Dickinson, Ross Ford, WP Nel, Richie Gray, Jonny Gray, John Barclay, John Hardie, David Denton. Replacements: Stuart McInally, Gordon Reid, Zander Fagerson, Tim Swinson, Blair Cowan, Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, Duncan Weir, Duncan Taylor.

England team: Mike Brown; Anthony Watson, Jonathan Joseph, Owen Farrell, Jack Nowell; George Ford, Danny Care; Billy Vunipola, James Haskell, Chris Robshaw; George Kruis, Joe Launchbury; Dan Cole, Dylan Hartley, Joe Marler. Replacements: Jamie George, Mako Vunipola, Paul Hill, Courtney Lawes, Jack Clifford, Ben Youngs, Alex Goode, Ollie Devoto.

Odds: Scotland 9/4 Draw 18/1 England 4/9

Last five meetings: England 25-13 Scotland; Scotland 0-20 England; England 38-18 Scotland; Scotland 6-13 England; England 22-16 Scotland.

Ones to watch: WP Nel, Johnny Gray, Finn Russell (Scotland); Joe Marler, Danny Care, Owen Farrell (England).

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What they’re saying: “It’s England, it’s a big rivalry, you always want to go out and beat them, especially because it is so close to home. It’s just a big game and coming through the age groups they have always had the edge on us. I don’t think I’ve beaten England at age group rugby so I really want to go out and get a win against them this week.” - Scotland centre Mark Bennett

“We are confident we can go to Edinburgh and win, but we’re in no doubt it will be a huge challenge. Playing at Murrayfield in front of a passionate Scottish crowd will be a real test for this team but one I know we can rise to.

“There were some tight calls on selection, but we have picked a match-day squad with a blend of experience and youth.” - England coach Eddie Jones