Scotland banking on complacency

Scotland entered the tournament on a run of five wins in six Tests – the only defeat coming to New Zealand – and Robinson has masterminded wins over Australia, Ireland, Argentina (twice) and world champions South Africa in his 18-month tenure.

But Scotland have lost each of their three games – to France, Wales and Ireland – and on Sunday meet an England side with a 100 per cent record and targeting a first tournament title since 2003.

With England in buoyant mood, Chalmers would not be surprised if Scotland seize on complacency to return home with a win at Twickenham for the first time in 28 years.

Chalmers said “To beat southern hemisphere sides is outstanding, but winning at Twickenham would be bigger than those results and I think it would mean an awful lot more to the people of Scotland as well.

“We’ve not beaten them there since 1983; I was involved in a 12-all draw in 1989. England are full of confidence but that’s probably when they’re at their most vulnerable – when they’re over-confident and people are telling them they’re going to beat Scotland by 20, 30 points.”