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England start campaign with Murrayfield win
Jones’s men correct early stumble and control second half

Scotland 9-15 England

EDDIE JONES praised his new England side for overcoming a tricky first test against Scotland as they opened his reign with a 15-9 win at Murrayfield.

Victory was sealed thanks to tries from George Kruis and Jack Nowell — plus five points from kicker Owen Farrell — but only after they shook off the determined hosts.

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