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Rivalry Ignites: Rodd and Ashman Clash at Murrayfield

2/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Bevan Rodd (England) and Ewan Ashman (Scotland), formerly teammates, faced each other at Murrayfield in the Six Nations.
Both players are dual-qualified for England or Scotland but pursued different paths.
Ewan Ashman debuted for Scotland in 2021 and misses the Calcutta Cup through injury.
Bevan Rodd made his England debut shortly after Ashman's Scotland breakthrough.
The shared border and history intensify the competition for dual-qualified players.

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Story summary

Bevan Rodd (England) and Ewan Ashman (Scotland), formerly teammates, faced each other at Murrayfield in the Six Nations.
Both players are dual-qualified for England or Scotland but pursued different paths.
Ewan Ashman debuted for Scotland in 2021 and misses the Calcutta Cup through injury.
Bevan Rodd made his England debut shortly after Ashman's Scotland breakthrough.
The shared border and history intensify the competition for dual-qualified players.