Finn Russell's wayward form off the tee has cost more points than any other front-line kicker in this year's Six Nations, according to Opta stats.

Russell, who missed only one of 24 kicks in last season's tournament, has landed just three from eight in Scotland's three matches so far this campaign.

Opta's 'expected points' model - which predicts a cumulative points return based on where kicks are taken from, a kicker's previous success rate and even venue-specific factors such as altitude - says Russell has landed 5.3 fewer points than expected in this edition of the Six Nations.

The expected return from Russell's three conversions attempts against England on Saturday was 3.7 points.

Instead the 32-year-old, who was so influential in Scotland's dynamic first half, missed all three - including a potential last-minute match-winner - as his side lost 16-15 at Twickenham.

Russell's final kick was from a tough angle, out on the left touchline, but could potentially have been slightly easier.

Wing Duhan van der Merwe went in out wide when, despite cover from England's Tommy Freeman, it appeared he could have crossed closer to the posts to improve Russell's chances.