The Lion Rampant is pinned up in the home dressing room as Scotland go through their final preparations, slapping some blood into thighs and spraying heat onto hamstrings.

Time to get a rundown of the cast list. Scotland first....

Wales coach Warren Gatland talking to BBC Sport: "Last week was a real game of two halves, but we did not front up in the second half. The talk in the camp this week has been of a chance for redemption

"Scotland have become a team to beat, but we want to play some rugby and last week we got sucked into a kicking game."

BBC Sport's Sara Orchard: "Just as someone whispers to me that they think the English attack is as sharp as a "blunt spoon" Richmond flanker Alex Matthews wrestles her way to England's first try of the Six Nations. Katy Mclean with the extras means the Red Roses are back in front."

Former Wales winger Shane Williams on Twitter:, external As Rob Howley used to tell us @WelshRugbyUnion need to earn the right to go wide today. #tempo and #tact Busy back 3 please (in ATTACK)

Grizz: MASSIVE game for @Scotlandteam Front Row today. Win that battle & we stand a great chance of winning the game

Jamie Malone: Scotland upset on the cards here!

Matt Brown: Which Welsh side will turn up today?

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BBC Wales' Dafydd Pritchard at Murrayfield: "The teams are out for their warm-up routines at Murrayfield, and there is a hearty roar of welcome for both sides.

"Scotland may be at home, but there has been something of a Welsh invasion in Edinburgh this weekend and much of this grand old arena has been painted red today.

"Welsh fans tend to travel well to Edinburgh - little wonder when you consider that Wales haven't lost to Scotland since 2007."

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BBC Sport's Sara Orchard: "Italy's first foray into English territory and they make it count as lock Severin Flavia powers over the English line for the first try of the match against the run of play. The extra is added by wing Sillari Michela and Italy lead the world champions."

How about his for a bit of mood music from the Scotland camp?

"If we want to win this tournament, we need to win every game from here on out," Sean Lamont said this week.

"If we can win our three home games and steal that away win, then four out of five puts you in a damn good place."

That is bullish talk from a side that have not lifted the trophy since 1999. Vern Cotter does not look like a man who does pep rallies but his side are popping with confidence.

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BBC commentator Andrew Cotter, external shows it's a tight squeeze at Murrayfield: "I have completely beach-towelled Mathieu, the commentator from French TV."

Injured Wales winger George North ‏on Twitter:, external Gutted not to be playing today up in Scotland. Best of luck to @WelshRugbyUnion boys. A Welsh win today.

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A phrase about barndoors and bolting horses springs to mind.

Wales have left out George North from today's game because of a concussion the wing suffered in the autumn.

Last weekend they threw him back into the mix against England in the wake of an incident that saw him flop to the turf like a half-empty sack of spuds.

Anyway. His absence brings Liam Williams in to the starting XV picture.

The Scarlets wing made a whopping 220 metres with ball in hand in the autumn win over Fiji and leads the Pro12 in metres gained this season, averaging almost 40 metres per game more than any other player.

If metres make the man, he is, indeed, the man.

Scottish Rugby on Twitter:, external The mascots are ready to cheer on Scotland, let's hear you too! #backingblue #AsOne

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BBC Sport's Sara Orchard at The Stoop: "Nearly 20 minutes gone here at The Stoop, still England 3-0 Italy. Katy Mclean has missed a second shot at goal but it's all about the Red Roses. The Italians haven't had the ball in the opposition half yet."

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BBC Sport's Sara Orchard: "Guess who's back? England win a penalty and Katy Mclean points straight for the posts - slotted with ease. Four minutes played."

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What Wales would give for a repeat of last year's scoreline when they dismantled Scotland at the Millennium Stadium.

Warren Gatland's side ran in seven tries in a record 51-3 victory.

They were helped on their way by Stuart Hogg's rush of blood in the 22nd minute though. The Scotland full-back laid a sneaky late shoulder on Dan Biggar's temple - only it was not nearly sneaky enough.

After it was replayed on the Millennium Stadium jumbotron screen, referee Jerome Garces called Hogg back off the bench to upgrade his yellow card to a red.

BBC Sport's Sara Orchard: "England women run out - led by lock Tamara Taylor. Big cheer from the crowd at The Stoop, kick-off now just moments away. And the most important news of the day the Harlequins mascots are here - their dance moves are legendary in mascot circles. But now for the rugby..."

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BBC Sport's Sara Orchard: "Crowd filling up at the Stoop - the RFU are expecting 3,000 for this women's Six Nations second round fixture. Just a reminder - England lost 13-0 to Wales last week in their first outing since being crowned World Champions."

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BBC Sport's Sara Orchard is sampling the atmosphere in the stands ahead of kick-off:

"11 year-olds Adam and Josh from Camden rugby club looking forward to kick off between England women and Italy at The Stoop - great hat, Adam!"