CALCUTTA CUP

CALCUTTA CUP

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The video covers the annual Calcutta Cup contest between England and Scotland. England, despite not having won at Twickenham since 1938, faces challenges with injuries but manages to take the lead before half-time. Dave Duckham plays a crucial role in scoring, while Scotland struggles with marksmanship but manages a penalty goal by Peter Brown. Ultimately, England retains the Calcutta Cup.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical challenge did England face at Twickenham before the match?

They had never played Scotland before.

They hadn't won there since 1938.

They had to play without their captain.

They were missing their coach.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who replaced the injured Fielding during the match?

Dalton

Brown

Hiller

Duckham

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did England take the lead just before half-time?

A try by Dave Duckham

A penalty goal by Peter Brown

A high kick by Finland

A conversion by Hiller

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Scotland's only successful scoring method in the match?

A drop goal

A penalty goal

A try

A conversion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the standout player for England, scoring twice in the match?

Hiller

Dalton

Duckham

Brown