ENGLAND have been told by Six Nations chiefs to explain the tunnel fracas involving Owen Farrell at Murrayfield on Saturday.

The Rugby Football Union and their Scottish counterparts have been asked to provide accounts of the scuffle that took place shortly before Eddie Jones’s men were defeated 25-13 in a pulsating Calcutta Cup match.

Television footage appears to show a clash between Farrell, England’s inside centre, and Scotland No 8 Ryan Wilson that ended when they were pulled apart by teammates.

The incident unfolded as the players left the pitch and entered the tunnel upon completion of their warm-ups.

Once the unions have responded, tournament organisers will decide whether to launch an investigation or initiate disciplinary proceedings.

When the fracas was picked up by broadcasters during the interval, Martin Johnson quipped in his role as pundit that it was “England’s highlight so far I think,” summarising a dismal first half in Edinburgh.

Jones repeatedly denied knowledge of what had taken place, as did every player from both teams when asked for their version of events. Scotland captain John Barclay said he was in the toilet at the time.

“In all seriousness, I don’t know about it,” Jones claimed. “If there was, we shouldn’t let that detract from a great Scotland victory.”

England trailed 22-6 at half-time as Finn Russell orchestrated a blistering series of tries that saw Huw Jones cross twice before Sean Maitland finished a dazzling third that swept from touchline to touchline before concluding in the left corner.

Jones pointed out that his champions had won the second half 7-3, mainly thanks to Farrell’s well-taken try, but Scotland were already out of sight having dominated the breakdown.