Rugby Union Weekly Six Nations: Calcutta Cup Quiz
Feb 12, 2026
Danny Care, England international scrum-half with 100+ caps and rich on-field experience, takes part in a lively Calcutta Cup quiz. He sparrs over Murrayfield form, rapid-fire name challenges, height-order puzzles and sudden-death try-scorer rounds. Tension builds through buzzer questions and a quirky Iron Brew tie-break, ending with a narrow, competitive finish.
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John Barclay Studied For The Quiz
- John Barclay loved quizzes and studied the night before being on the podcast.
- He joked he was confident of winning both the quiz and Saturday's match against England.
England's Current Form Versus Calcutta Cup Tradition
- Danny Care believes England are the best team he's seen in a long time based on recent fundamentals and consistency.
- He warns Scotland's emotional edge could still produce an upset despite England's form.
Players Forget The Front Row Under Pressure
- John Barclay struggled to recall the full Scotland front row from the 2018 match under time pressure.
- He named many teammates but admitted the front row and certain positions were hard to remember.