‘Players’ choice’

Rugby: The Scottish Rugby Union has backed its players who did not kneel before the Six Nations win over England, insisting it supports the fight against racism.

Scotland beat England 116 at Twickenham on Sunday for the first time since 1983, but faced a backlash after only four players took a knee to support the Black Lives Matter movement before kickoff.

The SRU said in a statement yesterday it remains the players’ choice whether to show support.

‘‘Scottish Rugby fully supports rugby’s ongoing work to end discrimination and racism in our sport,’’ it said.