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BOSTON -- The crowd goes wild as U-S-A chants fill the Boch Centers Wang Theatre. Weve seen this before in Seattle in front of tens of thousands, but American pride is at an all-time high following one of the biggest wins on Thursday in the past few months from North Americas most popular Dota 2 team, Evil Geniuses.Four months ago, Wings Gaming decimated Evil Geniuses at Seattles KeyArena during The International 6, a tournament which Evil Geniuses had won just a year prior. But on Wednesday, a rematch between the teams took place in the Round of 16 of The Boston Major, one of two events leading up to the International 7 in 2017. Evil Geniuses, for their part, reversed the roles and smashed the reigning International champions 2-0.For Evil Geniuses coach Clinton Fear Loomis, a retired player who was on the team during their historic International 5 win in 2015, and also a member of the team who lost to Wings in August, the Wings Gaming win on Wednesday was a massive confidence boost.It felt really great [to beat Wings], he says. [They are] one of the most respected teams, but especially by our guys in particular. We respect them a lot. Being able to overcome them when were feeling down was probably one of the biggest confidence boosters we could have.That boost paid dividends on Friday morning as Evil Geniuses beat Virtus.Pro, a team which has won several tournaments prior to the event and was a favorite coming into the Boston Major. Predictably, the crowd roared for their home team, EG. Hundreds of fans then lined up in the two lower levels of the Wang Theatre to meet and greet with Evil Geniuses.But despite the Virtus.Pro win, Evil Geniuses side of the bracket will continue to get harder. The team will now face OG, a two-time major winner that defeated Evil Geniuses at The Summit 6 several weeks ago. That match on Saturday will determine which of the two moves onto the grand finals.If we do it make it to grand finals, its going to be quite the journey and we would be very confident because we wouldve gone through a lot of the tough competition already, Fear says. Thats the most exciting thing for me. The journey to get to the grand finals is very tough for us.Unlike previous tournaments, however, there is no second chance here in Boston. One series loss and youre out, something new to Dota 2 tournaments, particularly as The International has been praised for its double-elimination bracket.I think what were really looking forward since we won [Wednesday], the format is kind of interesting for us, Fear says. Its a single-elimination tournament and on top of that, we believe to have the harder side of the bracket. So basically whoever wins their side of the bracket is guaranteed grand finals, [but] I think our side of the bracket, in my opinion, has four of the best or hardest teams that most people thought going into this tournament.The Boston Major doesnt just mark a stepping stone for Evil Geniuses in bracket strength, but its the first major tournament the team has competed in since a massive restructuring in September through October. The team not only made two roster changes -- bringing back Artour Arteezy Babaev and adding Andreas Cr1t- Nielsen -- but also made organizational changes, having former Dota player Peter ppd Dager move to a managerial role atop the organization and Fear became coach.I think the restructuring [in Evil Geniuses] in particular was just trying something new, Fear says about the changes. Before, you would just have some captain, older players just kind of leading the younger guys. Instead [now], were just trying to bring in all the talent and then we have the older players helping from outside instead of inside the game.Fear says that he believes in their current talent but that success will rely on how the teams two new members, Arteezy and Cr1t-, mesh into the team.Its a new way of looking at it and its something I think has a lot of promise, because in particular [Arteezy] is a great player, he says. He hasnt had the most success before but I think I can lend him my wisdom and he can play the role I played better than I can. If they can all just get their stuff together and [Cr1t-] needs to be able to pull them together as the captain, because you need to have an in-game captain. If hes able to pull them, which hes doing a really good job, this team should be, on paper, one of the strongest teams in Dota.While The International 6 marked an end to Fears 11-year competitive playing career, his role as a coach in the team is still in the process of being figured out. Like many other retired pros, he has moved into the role without any form of coaching experience. As a player, he was often praised as being an encyclopedia of Dota knowledge, but he seems himself differently in the role. He says that he wants to offer his player skills and knowledge of how to be successful, rather than strategic advice.Most of the coaching structure right now [in Dota] is players who are current players but failed to get to an event, he says. There are a lot of smart players in Dota and someone will be in the qualifiers but its unfortunate when they dont qualify but they still want to be part of the experience. Im not going to be actively competing in any tournaments from now on, Im just going to be using my previous experience. Its still fresh in my head now, but going on in the next 2-3 years, if I dont continue playing, how good will I be as a coach still? Im not sure. Ill still just do it for now and right now, I am enjoying it and well see where it goes. Yeezy 350 Boost v2 Cream White . Those lessons were more than enough to overwhelm the Utah Jazz. 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Vern Cotter has refuted claims Scotland are favourites to beat England Scotlands only win in their last 12 Six Nations games was a 21-20 win over Italy in Rome in 2014 and they have not beaten England since 2008. Despite this, Eddie Jones has labelled Vern Cotters side the favourites for Saturdays clash after the Scots narrowly missed out on a place in the World Cup semi-finals.Its so different us going up there as underdogs, said Jones. Scotland had a fantastic World Cup - they have excellent coaching staff and will be well prepared. Six Nations newcomers We look at 10 uncapped players looking to make an impact So for us its a game where we can restore some pride in English rugby against a Scottish team on top of the world.Cotter later laughed off Jones claims.I dont know how Eddie works that out, said the Scotland coach. Its just a psychological lever that hes trying to use, to take the pressure off himself.I gather that England are still ranked ahead of us by World Rugby. I didnt think England would need that, I thought they would be comfortable with the favourites tag.Sixes and sevens Scotland and Edinburgh flanker John Hardie in action against Japan The lack of a genuine fetcher appeared to plague England throughout the tenure of Stuart Lancaster, and now that Jones is in charge he has moved Chris Robshaw from the No 7 jersey into the No 6.Taking over the openside duties for England against Scotland is Wasps No 6 James Haskell, who previously made his feelings on the matter clear.People have got so obsessed about seven, six-and-a-half. Its bull. It doesnt matter, said the 30-year-old.The most important part of a back-row is the balance and people have got to stop worrying about what numbers youve got on a shirt. Six Nations predictions Alex Payne is tipping England to win this years tournament Youve got to each be exponents of all areas and this obsession with it has got to stop. Its not realistic. People havent seen that the modern game has completely changed from whats in the past. A seven now has a different role.Cotter obviously disagrees and has gone for two fetchers with John Hardie in the No 7 jersey and John Barclay wearing six.On the floor and at the breakdown Hardie is playing outstandingly well, said Sky Sports pundit Will Greenwood.He will look at that England team and say they have not got a seven. I think he will have a field day at the breakdown.No more Mr Nice Guy Scotlands WP Nel waiting for Englands front row The rallying call for England is to find their devil - find that intensity that means they do not take a backward step, and begin to rediscover that forward dominance that England were once known for.For Eddie, we have been too nice. In the past we have been a bit lax and now we have to find our motivation and reason to bring the devil, explained Billy Vunipola.If we lose a scrum and the opponents push us back then he wants us to have the attitude that next time you come around Im going to smash you.England will be up against it at the coal face though - WP Nel was absolutely superb at tighthead during the World Cup and will reliish the chance to get stuck into Joe Marler who seems to be lacking a little confidence.ddddddddddddThe problem with Hartley Dylan Hartey hopes the disappointment of the World Cup will make Englands players hungrier for success It remains to be seen if new England captain Dylan Hartley can find that intensity that Jones craves while remaining calm and on the right side of the law. The selection of Hartley should come as no surprise as the set-piece was an area that England really struggled with at the World Cup - an area that England usually dominate.Hartleys experience and leadership is key to bring that dominance back and while a lot has been made of Hartleys disciplinary record and whether he has the right temperament to lead England, it is his staying power that is of concern. Ones to watch Jamie Weir asked all six captains for their player to watch... Hartley rarely lasts the full 80 minutes with the in-form Jamie George coming on at some stage, and the lack of leaders in the England team could be a problem.To combat that, Jones has named three vice-captains in Owen Farrell, Mike Brown and Billy Vunipola plus former captain Robshaw also has plenty of leadership experience, but will they step up in the heat of battle?Tactics Will Scotland target Owen Farrell (R) and George Ford (L)? Scotland may be optimistic but this is not an easy Six Nations for them - after England they face three away games against Wales, Italy and Ireland with their only other home game against France. Getting a win on Saturday is vital for them to get some momentum and they will be looking to target England anywhere they can.The George Ford and Owen Farrell combination is really exciting in terms of how England are going to attack but is it also an area that Scotland can exploit?I love that midfield combination of Ford and Farrell but it could also be an area that Scotland could attack, said Greenwood. Six Nations preview We preview the 2016 Six Nations Championship Farrell at No 12 is going to want to look after Ford and he likes to go chasing his hits. I think Scotland will look to get some moves in and around the No 10 and 12 channel to narrow Englands defence.Jonathan Joseph is not at his best just yet so I think they will look to expose him on the outside by getting three or four runners going around the corner. But for that to happen Scotlands pack have to carry hard and their platform has to be solid. Alex Payne picks out his favourite bets ahead of the Six Nations clash between Scotland and England Scotland: 15 Stuart Hogg, 14 Sean Maitland, 13 Mark Bennett, 12 Matt Scott, 11 Tommy Seymour, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Greig Laidlaw (c), 1 Alasdair Dickinson, 2 Ross Ford, 3 Willem Nel, 4 Richie Gray, 5 Jonny Gray, 6 John Barclay, 7 John Hardie, 8 David DentonReplacements: 16 Stuart McInally, 17 Gordon Reid, 18 Zander Fagerson, 19 Tim Swinson, 20 Blair Cowan, 21 Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, 22 Duncan Weir, 23 Duncan Taylor.England: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Anthony Watson, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 Jack Nowell, 10 George Ford, 9 Danny Care; 1 Joe Marler, 2 Dylan Hartley (c), 3 Dan Cole, 4 Joe Launchbury, 5 George Kruis, 6 Chris Robshaw, 7 James Haskell, 8 Billy Vunipola.Replacements: 16 Jamie George, 17 Mako Vunipola, 18 Paul Hill, 19 Courtney Lawes, 20 Jack Clifford, 21 Ben Youngs, 22 Alex Goode, 23 Ollie Devoto. ' ' '