SCOTS AND ENGLISH TOLD TO EXPLAIN TUNNEL SCUFFLE

Scotland and England must explain the tunnel fracas at Murrayfield on Saturday following a request for clarification by Six Nations Rugby. The RFU and SRU have been asked to provide their accounts of the scuffle that took place shortly before Eddie Jones’ men were defeated 25-13 in a pulsating Calcutta Cup match. Television footage appears to show a clash between Owen Farrell, England’s inside centre, pictured, and Scotland No 8 Ryan Wilson that ended when they were pulled apart by team-mates. The incident unfolded as the players left the pitch and entered the tunnel upon completion of their warm-ups. “Six Nations Rugby will be writing to the unions to request clarification on what happened in the tunnel,” a Six Nations spokesperson said. Once the unions have responded, tournament organisers will decide whether to launch an investigation or initiate disciplinary action.” When the fracas was picked up by broadcasters during the interval, Martin Johnson quipped in his role as pundit that it was “England’s highlight so far I think”. Jones denied knowledge of what had taken place, as did every player from both teams when asked for their version. Scotland captain John Barclay said he was in the toilet at the time.