Scotland survived a fierce Welsh comeback to get back to winning ways in the Six Nations with a 35-29 success at Murrayfield.
Showcasing their vibrant, varied attacking game, the hosts surged to a first-half bonus point and looked to be on their way to a sizeable scoreline when Blair Kinghorn continued the rout with his second try early in the second half. But Wales, enduring a tough evening defensively, found new life thereafter, scoring twice to narrow the margin, and would have come closer still had Taulupe Faletau’s try in the final minutes not been disallowed. As it was, Max Llewellyn’s try, the centre’s first for Wales, in the throes snatched two bonus points.
The contest bore striking similarities to last year’s clash in Cardiff, when Wales roared back from the same deficit to within a point of a remarkable comeback. But while there was plenty to encourage Matt Sherratt again the long losing run extends to 16 matches for the Welsh as they prepare to host England on the final weekend. Scotland, meanwhile, will hope to deny France the title in Paris in the denouement to Super Saturday.
Re-live all of the action from Murrayfield in our live blog below:
Scotland vs Wales LIVE
- Scotland cling on to 35-29 win despite thrilling Welsh comeback
- KICK OFF!
- TRY! SCOTLAND 7-3 Wales (Blair Kinghorn, 6 minutes)
- TRY! SCOTLAND 14-3 Wales (Tom Jordan, 12 minutes)
- TRY! Scotland 14-8 WALES (Blair Murray, 25 minutes)
- TRY! SCOTLAND 21-8 Wales (Darcy Graham, 27 minutes)
- TRY! SCOTLAND 28-8 Wales (Tom Jordan, 33 minutes)
- HALF TIME: Scotland 28-8 Wales
- FT: Scotland 35-29 Wales
Scotland survive furious fightback as long Welsh losing run goes on
19:09 , Harry Latham-CoyleTom Jordan and Blair Kinghorn both scored doubles in Scotland’s five-try 35-29 victory over Wales at Murrayfield as the visitors went down to a 16th consecutive Test defeat and a 10th straight loss in the Six Nations.
With their own hopes of contending for the title already over after losing their previous two matches against Ireland and England, the Scots needed a strong response against a struggling Welsh side intent on backing up a heartening display against Ireland in Matt Sherratt’s first game in interim charge.
For the most part, Gregor Townsend’s side delivered as they ran in four tries before the break to lead by 20 points before opening up a 35-8 lead by the hour, leaving them on course to eclipse their record 28-point victory over the Welsh two years ago.
However, as the Scots suffered one of their trademark flaky periods in the final quarter, Wales – who scored in the first half through Blair Murray – made the scoreline far more respectable with tries from Ben Thomas, Teddy Williams and Max Llewellyn.
Scotland survive furious fightback as long Welsh losing run goes on
Scotland head coach, Gregor Townsend speaking to the BBC: 'Delighted with the win'
18:58 , Ciara Fearn"I was very, very pleased with the start of the game.
"We did talk about building on that lead and sometimes there is difficult opposition.
"They got more ball in the second half.
"We are disappointed with not scoring in the last five minutes.
"But we are delighted with getting the win for our supporters."
Finn Russell speaking to the BBC: 'We need an 80-minute performance'
18:55 , Ciara Fearn"I think for 50 or 60 minutes we were in charge of the game but then we went to sleep a little bit and allowed Wales back into the game.
"I think if we want to go to France and win there we need an 80 - minute performance.
"The message this week was about an 80-minute performance and we didn't do that.
"It is great to get the bonus point win at home but I was so frustrated at the end there that we were so close to scoring then allowed Wales that bonus point try.
"Sport is all about fine margins."
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Jamie Ritchie speaking to the BBC: 'Our mistakes let them into the game'
18:51 , Ciara Fearn"It is a bit of a funny one, especially when the opposition finish with try, you feel a bit disappointed.
"Six Nations wins are hard to come by but there are lots of improvements for us in our game.
"I think there is probably moments in there were our ill-discipline let them back into the game."
Player of the match Blair Kinghorn speaking to BBC: 'Now, we’re looking to ruin France’s celebration'
18:45 , Ciara Fearn"I was really good. We know we should have won last week so we wanted to get some revenge for ourselves and we did that today.
"I just want to say thank you to the fans who came out to support us.
"It is going to be a massive game over there in France. They are going to be going for the Championship so we re going to try to spoil the party.
"It will be a great game."
FULL-TIME! Scotland 35-29 Wales
18:41 , Ciara FearnScotland were firmly in control throughout. Wales deserve the bonus point.
An extraordinary Test match and a superb comeback from Wales in that second half.
TRY! Scotland 35-29 Wales, 83 minutes
18:39 , Ciara FearnThere is something here for Wales in this second-half.
They secure their bonus point. From the maul, the ball is passed to Llewellyn, who powers his way over the line! Evans adds the conversion as well.
Credit to Wales for hanging in there.
Scotland 35-22 Wales, 81 minutes
18:38 , Ciara FearnScotland are still searching for that final try!
Going into phase 13. The hosts play on..
Wales catch a break, the ball is loose, a last quick dash from Roberts! Off-side, Wales penalty.
Scotland 35-22 Wales, 79 minutes
18:33 , Ciara FearnJordan makes a fantastic break but is denied just before completing his hat-trick.
A knock-on follows, it’s a Scotland scrum. What an attacking position this will be, Scotland will be looking for their sixth try.
Held-up over the try line and that might’ve been Scotland’s final chance.
Scotland 35-22 Wales, 77 minutes
18:31 , Ciara FearnWales are denied the bonus point try. Blair Murray evades one tackler by leaping over him before powering through George Horne. He then passes to Taulupe Faletau, who races away to score.
The officials review and it’s disallowed as Blair Murray jumped out of a tackle and Scotland gain a penalty.
Scotland 35-22 Wales, 75 minutes
18:27 , Ciara FearnTime is firmly against Wales, if they are to try and change the outcome of this game.
Wales have a scrum following the knock-on and look to build through the phases. A box kick follows, and Rowe rises to collect it.
Scotland 35-22, 72 minutes
18:24 , Ciara FearnVan der Merwe speeds down the pitch as Horne finds space in the Wales 22.
Wales are right at the line as Scotland relentlessly drive again.
Wales defence is resolute. Held-up over the line on phase 18, but superb defence by Wales.
TRY! Scotland 35-22 Wales, 68 minutes
18:22 , Ciara FearnWales are back!
They have their third try from the lineout. Wales set up a driving maul and Teddy Williams gets the try, he did well to finish at the side of the post.
Jarrod Evans gets the conversion and the gap narrows..
Gregor Brown and Kyle Rowe are on, with Jonny Gray and Darcy Graham replaced for Scotland.
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Scotland 35-15 Wales, 65 minutes
18:17 , Ciara FearnWales have the scrum, but there will be a reset due to both sides pushing unevenly.
Wales get the penalty and they opt for a line-out.
There's a new front row for Scotland as Rory Sutherland and Will Hurd join.
Stafford McDowall is on, replacing Finn Russell. Tom Jordan will go to fly-half.
Teddy Williams has come on for Will Rowlands in the second row for Wales.
TRY! Scotland 35-15 Wales, 62 minutes
18:13 , Ciara FearnBen Thomas sees an opening, straightens his run, and dives over for Wales' second try of the match.
A solid finish and the conversion is successfully taken.
Scotland 35-8 Wales, 61 minutes
18:10 , Ciara FearnWales need a score now more than ever. Wales win a penalty at the scrum after Fagerson is penalised for collapsing.
They now have an important line-out deep in Scotland's half. Wales are arriving at pace.
Scotland 35-8 Wales, 59 minutes
18:09 , Ciara FearnThe lineout is deemed not straight, and with Wales challenging, they choose the scrum.
Kinghorn then mishandles his own kick, handing Wales another scrum opportunity.
A couple of changes for Scotland: Ewan Ashman and George Horne are on for Dave Cherry and Ben White.
Scotland 35-8 Wales, 55 minutes
18:07 , Ciara FearnScotland need to keep their structure even though they have a healthy lead as they know the individual threat Wales propose.
Faletau powers forward after Graham’s kick, hitting White in the process before Scotland finally halt his run.
Wales push into the 22 and earn a penalty as Scotland are caught off-side at the breakdown. The attack ends with a cross-field kick, but we go back for the advantage. Wales opt to kick to the corner.
Scotland 35-8 Wales, 53 minutes
18:03Ritchie gets the penalty for Scotland at the breakdown. Scotland look to spread it wide to Graham, who tries to weave his way through on the wing.
However, a knock-on hands possession to Wales, who send a kick through. Kinghorn scrambles to gather and off-loads to Graham, who clears.
Wales have the advantage for a Scotland off-side and opt for a kick over the top. With no advantage, play is brought back for the penalty.
TRY! Scotland 35-8 Wales, 48 minutes
17:57 , Ciara FearnScotland drive forward from the lineout, just eight meters from the try line, with Cherry looking to go blind side.
They quickly move the ball through the hands, and with plenty of space ahead, Kinghorn goes over for the try.
Excellent attacking play from Scotland, and Russell safely converts.
Wales have made a few changes to their front row, bringing on Dewi Lake, Aaron Wainwright and Keiron Assiratti.
Scotland 28-8 Wales, 44 minutes
17:53 , Ciara FearnWow, that was a crazy bit of play, Scotland gain possession, but as they try to move it wide, Van der Merwe is forced into touch.
Wales win a penalty after Fagerson is penalised for hands on the ground. Scotland regain the ball just past halfway, with Jordan feeding it to Jones.
Graham assesses his options before Murray confidently claims the high ball. Williams launches a box kick, and Kinghorn does brilliantly to collect it. Scotland then opt for another box kick, which Anscombe safely gathers.
Kick-off Scotland 28-8 Wales, 41 minutes
17:50 , Ciara FearnWe’re underway again!
Scotland have scored four tries already securing their bonus point.
Kinghorn kicks things off in Murrayfield.
HALF TIME: Scotland 28-8 Wales
17:36 , Harry Latham-Coyle“Matt Sherratt, welcome to the real international world,” Jonathan Davies remarks on the BBC, putting it more succinctly than I ever could. Yes, after the optimism of the first half against Ireland, Wales have bashed back down to earth with quite the bump with Scotland cantering towards a big win.
A bonus point already in the bag, Scotland have showed off their vibrant, varied attacking game, with Wales unable to combat it when their strategy to go hard at the breakdown has failed to get hands on ball.
All may not be lost for Wales - remember, they roared back to within a point from the same 20-point deficit in Cardiff last year, though one suspects Scotland will be rather more ready for a comeback here...
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HALF TIME: Scotland 28-8 Wales
17:33 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Scotland 28-8 Wales, 42 minutes
17:32 , Harry Latham-CoyleScotland ride the helter-skelter: Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe throw their arms in the air as they are lifted towards the touchline, offloading to no-one in particular. Wales gather Van der Merwe’s eventually and chance a length-of-the-field attempt - briefly, that is. Sense prevails and Tomos Williams brings the half to a close by kicking the ball out.
Scotland 28-8 Wales, 40 minutes
17:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleWales can’t work consistently into their attacking shape, with the extra Scottish man making a difference. They’ll have the last attack of the half after Finn Russell thunders the latest penalty down into the visitors’ 22.
Scotland 28-8 Wales, 39 minutes
17:28 , Harry Latham-CoyleA frantic couple of minutes with the two teams trading passes to ghosts, the ball twice hitting the deck in relatively quick succession. Jamie Ritchie goes off his feet to bail Wales out of a bit of bother.
Scotland 28-8 Wales, 37 minutes
17:26 , Harry Latham-CoyleWales sacrifice Tommy Reffell to get Keiron Assiratti on, as they must with tighthead WillGriff John in the bin.
Scotland’s change is also forced, but sadly not temporary - Rory Darge has hurt himself, so Matt Fagerson is brought on. A real shame for Darge - let’s hope that isn’t too serious for the flanker.
Scotland 28-8 Wales, 36 minutes
17:24 , Harry Latham-CoyleA Jamie Ritchie jackal earns Scotland a penalty, and another entry into the Welsh 22 via Finn Russell’s punt. This feels ominous again for Wales’s 14 men.
Relief. A knock-on from home hands. Wales survive...for now.
TRY! SCOTLAND 28-8 Wales (Tom Jordan, 33 minutes)
17:23 , Harry Latham-CoyleA gift!
Oh, Wales, this is bad. Their initial defence is excellent but you’ve just got to clear your lines in this situation. Ben Thomas’s cross-kick is ambitious, and rubbish, forcing Blair Murray to hurl the ball back into play as he desperately retrieves it from the touchline.
Tom Jordan is sharpest to the loose ball, and can’t believe his luck. He scampers after his hack ahead like a dependable gun dog to collect his second, and Scotland’s fourth, securing a first-half bonus point.
YELLOW CARD! WillGriff John is sent to the sin bin (Scotland 21-8 Wales, 31 minutes)
17:20 , Harry Latham-CoyleOh dear. That’s about as cynical as it comes from WillGriff John, a royal mile offside and thrusting out a leg to block Ben White’s pass with Scotland metres from the Welsh line. To the naughty step he is deservedly sent.
Scotland 21-8 Wales, 29 minutes
17:18 , Harry Latham-CoyleBlair Kinghorn is furious with the officials after a tug on his arm from Blair Murray in the air goes unspotted...at least temporarily. “Come on,” the full-back cries as referee Andrea Piardi reverses his decision and awards a penalty on advice of his TMO. The right call reached.
TRY! SCOTLAND 21-8 Wales (Darcy Graham, 27 minutes)
17:16 , Harry Latham-CoyleAn immediate retort! Scotland re-establish their advantage!
Wales just can’t get a handle on the hosts’ attacking game when they can’t get hands on breakdown ball. Ben White exploits spaces on the fringes and keeps the ball alive, ensuring that his sharp snipe is capitalised upon. Finn Russell and Darcy Graham’s connection is rather more favourable for them on this occasion than that horrible moment here against Ireland - a lovely dummy, dart and flat fling from the fly half to the wing, who marks his return from head injury with a try.
TRY! Scotland 14-8 WALES (Blair Murray, 25 minutes)
17:13 , Harry Latham-CoyleAnd that’s a lovely finish, too!
Gareth Anscombe provides the ingenuity and accuracy required to make the momentum count, a delicate little sand wedge pitched up on to the putting surface and leaving Blair Murray with a gimmie. Murray gathers and grounds, with only a poor miss from the tee from Anscombe taking the shine off a score that Wales rather needed.
Scotland 14-3 Wales, 23 minutes
17:12 , Harry Latham-CoyleThe Welsh attack has looked so much better since Matt Sherratt’s installation, throwing much more variety in their shape than they did in two pretty poor showings to start this campaign. Taulupe Faletau neatly transfers at the line to create a half-break before ploughing it up himself to force another...
Scotland 14-3 Wales, 21 minutes
17:10 , Harry Latham-CoyleThere’s been some good aerial work in this game so far. Darcy Graham tumbles as he takes but somehow holds on, setting a platform for Scotland nearly halfway.
But another Welsh turnover! And guess who? Captain Jac is at it again...
Scotland 14-3 Wales, 21 minutes
17:09 , Harry Latham-CoyleGod, Jac Morgan is so, so good. Another well-timed ruck intervention halts the Scottish charge as the hosts build momentum again.
Scotland 14-3 Wales, 19 minutes
17:07 , Harry Latham-CoyleWales’s scrum went so well against Ireland, so that will be a disappointment - an immediate penalty against Nicky Smith and WillGriff John. Scotland out of their own end and on the attack once more.
Scotland 14-3 Wales, 18 minutes
17:06 , Harry Latham-CoyleHere’s a (relatively) helpful image of that incident:
Scotland 14-3 Wales, 18 minutes
17:06 , Harry Latham-Coyle“We don’t think it is foul play at all,” referee Andrea Piardi declares. “I don’t think he put on purpose his hand in the eyes.”
Fair enough, you’d say - I don’t think it was intentional from Thomas, but TMO Eric Gauzins seemed very keen on a sanction. Strong refereeing from Piardi to ignore the Frenchman’s urgings - on we go with a Scottish scrum.
Scotland 14-3 Wales, 18 minutes
17:04 , Harry Latham-CoyleNow, it seems they are looking at possible eye gouge from Thomas on Duhan van der Merwe. The hand is up in his face - and the fingers are around the sockets. The Wales inside centre could be in trouble...
Scotland 14-3 Wales, 17 minutes
17:03 , Harry Latham-CoyleOoh. So nearly something nice from Wales, Ben Thomas slotted through a hole cutting a devastating line on Elliot Dee’s shoulder after a neat move at the tail of a lineout. Alas, the hooker’s toss is a few feet forward.
Hold on, though - TMO Eric Gauzins wants a look at something. It’s foul play by Thomas. Hmm...
Scotland 14-3 Wales, 16 minutes
17:01 , Harry Latham-CoyleThey can always rely on Jac Morgan, though - Max Llewellyn holds the runner up and the Welsh captain rips the ball free with effortless strength. A decent clearance allows Wales a degree of respite.
And on this occasion, Wales get their ruck contest spot on. They are going so, so hard in that area, and Elliot Dee’s work gets the approving whistle of referee Andrea Piardi.
Scotland 14-3 Wales, 15 minutes
17:00 , Harry Latham-CoyleWales can’t find a foothold. A soft penalty at a breakdown near halfway affords Scotland another territorial advancement after some good initial defence.
Scotland 14-3 Wales, 13 minutes
16:59 , Harry Latham-CoyleSmart from Blair Kinghorn, finding space in the Welsh backfield with a canny kick to settle Scotland after the restart.
It would appear that Tom Rogers’s day is done - the wing is having treatment on his wrist and Joe Roberts will be with us for the remainder, I think.
TRY! SCOTLAND 14-3 Wales (Tom Jordan, 12 minutes)
16:57 , Harry Latham-CoyleBut attack they do! Another scintillating score!
It’s that old combo again, Duhan van der Merwe and Huw Jones so devastating in the wide channels. A fierce fend from the former creates space for the latter, and Jones finds his centre partner Tom Jordan on the inside for a simple run in. Another Finn Russell conversion and Murrayfield is bouncing!
Scotland 7-3 Wales, 10 minutes
16:55 , Harry Latham-CoyleAn early wing change for Wales - but it’s not Mee! Tom Rogers is off for a head injury assessment, with Joe Roberts on. Max Llewellyn out to the wing? No, it looks like Roberts out there for now.
Scotland fluff their lines at the set-piece inside the Welsh 22 and will have to attack from deeper.
Scotland 7-3 Wales, 8 minutes
16:54 , Harry Latham-CoyleA bit of a worry for Wales as Ellis Mee appears to hurt himself in an aerial contest, but the wing limps back into position on the left flank as the passage goes on. Some neat handling from the forwards works it out to that touchline, with Jac Morgan ignoring Mee and ploughing up for a 10-metre gain.
But Pierre Schoeman and Jamie Ritchie combine for a turnover penalty. Excellent jackalling from the prop, particularly.
TRY! SCOTLAND 7-3 Wales (Blair Kinghorn, 6 minutes)
16:51 , Harry Latham-CoyleAway to the left Scotland sweep and Blair Kinghorn stomps in!
Superb! Finn Russell spreads it, Darcy Graham provides linking hands and then it is all about the pace and power of the full-back, striding past a couple of Welshman and planting emphatically in the corner.
Russell’s conversion looks rather similar to that which he had in the 80th minute at Twickenham...and this time, he’s on target. Scotland up and running in style.
Scotland 0-3 Wales, 5 minutes
16:50 , Harry Latham-CoyleScotland work through the phases for the first time, up into double figures as Pierre Schoeman almost busts free of a tackle. A speculative Finn Russell pass hits the deck but Tom Jordan sweeps up the pieces of his playmaking partner.
PENALTY! Scotland 0-3 WALES (Gareth Anscombe, 3 minutes)
16:48 , Harry Latham-CoyleA fine strike, and a fine start for the visitors. Gareth Anscombe gets Wales on the board.
Scotland 0-0 Wales, 2 minutes
16:47 , Harry Latham-CoyleAn early penalty against Scotland, and Jac Morgan immediately points at the posts.
KICK OFF!
16:45 , Harry Latham-CoyleAnd we are underway in Edinburgh.
Scotland vs Wales
16:43 , Harry Latham-CoyleRight, two pleasant renditions out of the way - it’s time for action.
Scotland vs Wales
16:39 , Harry Latham-CoyleOut the players come to take their places for the anthems.
Scotland vs Wales
16:33 , Harry Latham-CoyleKick off is rapidly approaching at Murrayfield - can these two deliver anything like the spectacle that Ireland and France did earlier? What a win for Les Bleus.
Match officials for Scotland vs Wales
16:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleReferee: Andrea Piardi (Ita)
Assistant Referees: Nic Berry (Aus) & Gianluca Gnecchi (Ita)
Television Match Officials: Eric Gauzins (Fra)
Foul Play Review Officer: Tual Trainini (Fra)
Scotland v Wales referee: Who is Six Nations official Andrea Piardi?
Gregor Townsend faces biggest match of Scotland reign with his future on the line
16:20 , Luke BakerIf Scotland had forgotten about the expectation that surrounds the squad as they prepare to welcome Wales to Edinburgh this weekend, Adam Jones was keen to remind them.
“There's no pressure on us, there's pressure on Scotland,” said the Wales scrum coach. “This is probably one of the best sides they've ever had, if not the best side they've ever had. They'll be expecting to beat us pretty comfortably at home, against a team that's lost 15 times [in a row]. We haven't put much of an underdog tag on us, but results probably dictate we are.”
Gregor Townsend faces biggest match of Scotland reign with his future on the line
A major weapon: Matt Sherratt warns Wales of threat from Scotland’s back three
16:10 , Harry Latham-CoyleWales interim head coach Matt Sherratt has acknowledged the “major weapon” threat posed by Scotland’s back three ahead of today’s Guinness Six Nations clash at Murrayfield.
Wales are chasing a seventh win from their last nine Six Nations trips to Edinburgh, but it is two years since they last tasted victory in the competition.
Nine successive tournament losses accompanies a record run of 15 Test defeats on the bounce, although Wales showed a major recovery against Six Nations title favourites Ireland last time out.
A major weapon: Matt Sherratt warns Wales of threat from Scotland’s back three
Finn Russell shutting out the critics after Scotland’s Calcutta Cup heartbreak
16:00 , Harry Latham-CoyleScotland talisman Finn Russell insisted he is unfazed by criticism from outside his inner circle as he bids to bounce back from his Calcutta Cup frustration.
The 32-year-old co-captain missed all three of his goal kicks in the agonising 16-15 defeat away to England, meaning he has landed just three of his eight attempts off the tee in this year’s championship.
Russell was cast as the fall guy for the England loss in some quarters and has had his credentials for this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour called into question, but the stand-off is only paying attention to the opinions of those he trusts – such as his father, Keith.
Finn Russell shutting out the critics after Scotland’s Calcutta Cup heartbreak
Wales team news
15:50 , Harry Latham-CoyleWales boss Matt Sherratt makes even fewer alterations. The same 15 men who ran out against Ireland will do so again at Murrayfield, with Nicky Smith and WillGriff John once more the starting props having gone very well a fortnight ago, and Jac Morgan and Tommy Reffell continuing on the flanks. There is welcome, and significant, injury on the bench, though, with hooker Dewi Lake set for a return from a bicep injury and providing a big boost.
Wales XV: 1 Nicky Smith, 2 Elliot Dee, 3 WillGriff John; 4 Will Rowlands, 5 Dafydd Jenkins; 6 Jac Morgan (capt.), 7 Tommy Reffell, 8 Taulupe Faletau; 9 Tomos Williams, 10 Gareth Anscombe; 11 Ellis Mee, 12 Ben Thomas, 13 Max Llewellyn, 14 Tom Rogers; 15 Blair Murray.
Replacements: 16 Dewi Lake, 17 Gareth Thomas, 18 Keiron Assiratti, 19 Teddy Williams, 20 Aaron Wainwright; 21 Rhodri Williams, 22 Jarrod Evans, 23 Joe Roberts.
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Scotland team news
15:45 , Harry Latham-CoyleDarcy Graham returns from a head injury on the wing for Scotland with Gregor Townsend otherwise keeping faith with the starting side that came so close against England a fortnight ago. Graham had feared his tournament over after a nasty clash of heads with Finn Russell during the Ireland defeat but replaces Kyle Rowe, who drops to a slightly tweaked bench, in the back three.
Scotland XV: 1 Pierre Schoeman, 2 Dave Cherry, 3 Zander Fagerson; 4 Jonny Gray, 5 Grant Gilchrist; 6 Jamie Ritchie, 7 Rory Darge (co-capt.), 8 Jack Dempsey; 9 Ben White, 10 Finn Russell (co-capt.); 11 Duhan van der Merwe, 12 Tom Jordan, 13 Huw Jones, 14 Darcy Graham; 15 Blair Kinghorn.
Replacements: 16 Ewan Ashman, 17 Rory Sutherland, 18 Will Hurd, 19 Gregor Brown, 20 Matt Fagerson; 21 George Horne, 22 Stafford McDowall, 23 Kyle Rowe.
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Six Nations talking points: Murrayfield a happy hunting ground
15:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleWales’ 35-7 defeat against Scotland on their last Edinburgh visit two years ago was something of an anomaly when it comes to Six Nations results. Prior to that, Wales had won seven and drawn one from 11 Murrayfield encounters in the Six Nations, including a run of four successive away victories that saw the Scots frozen out between 2009 and 2015. Wales’ overall Six Nations record in the fixture shows a success-rate approaching 70 per cent, which will encourage the thousands of Wales supporters travelling north. Scotland, meanwhile, will claim a first hat-trick of Six Nations wins against Wales if they triumph.
Six Nations talking points: Captain Morgan leads from the front
15:15 , Harry Latham-CoyleWales have been good, bad and atrocious during this season’s Six Nations, but skipper Jac Morgan has excelled whatever the circumstances. Official player statistics after three rounds of action have him ranked among the top six in four different categories – carries, tackles made, attacking ruck arrivals and defensive ruck arrivals – with his performance level never dropping. He is a player who sets a stirring example to those around him.
Six Nations talking points: Finn Russell still a huge threat
15:00 , Harry Latham-CoyleConduct a poll among Wales fans of the Scotland player they fear most, then Russell would unquestionably be a runaway winner. The Scots ooze talent in their back division, and Bath fly-half Russell remains the figure that controls all those moving parts. He was widely criticised for his goalkicking display during Scotland’s 16-15 Calcutta Cup loss to England, yet there were more than enough opportunities elsewhere for the Scots to have won that game. On his day, Russell is box-office, and Wales will be on red alert to shut down his time and space at every opportunity.
Six Nations talking points: Can Wales back up Ireland display?
14:45 , Harry Latham-CoyleSherratt and his players will be eager to show that the Ireland game was not a one-off. Wales began life after Warren Gatland in a way few people thought possible, leading Ireland 18-10 at one stage as long-suffering supporters finally had something to shout about. There was an ambition, creativity and freshness about Wales’ play, whereas for much of the 14 Tests before it, desolation and despair were the overriding emotions. One swallow does not make a summer, of course, and the challenge now is to not only build on that but find a way across the finishing line.
Six Nations talking points: Scotland under huge pressure
14:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleGregor Townsend’s team went into the Six Nations rated by many as title dark horses, but they have so far proved to be several furlongs off the pace. Following losses to Ireland and England, they now host a Wales side revitalised by Sherratt. Grand Slam-chasing Ireland might have toppled them 27-18 in Cardiff, but they were given a monumental fright as Wales produced their best performance for almost 18 months. Scotland have never finished higher than third in the Six Nations, and a spluttering campaign will fizzle out if Wales claim a seventh win from the last nine Murrayfield visits.
Ireland vs France LIVE
14:15 , Harry Latham-CoyleAnd the action is just getting underway in Dublin - this should be a doozy. Do follow along here on another tab as we continue our build-up to our early evening fare:
Ireland vs France LIVE rugby: Latest build-up and updates from Six Nations
Ireland and France’s contrasting styles create captivating Six Nations title showdown
14:00 , Harry Latham-CoyleThe old adage of styles making fights rings true when it comes to meetings between Ireland and France. Across these last few years, at a time when the strength and depth of the championship have perhaps never been better, these pair have stood apart as Six Nations heavyweights; their annual ding-dongs almost invariably decisive to the destination of the title.
The mathematics may not be totally straightforward – England harbour faint hopes – but come Saturday afternoon, these two will crouch in their corners as the reigning, defending, history-chasing champions and a No 1 contender so capable of dealing a knockout blow. After 80 exhausting, exhilarating minutes, just one will be left standing.
Ireland and France’s contrasting styles create captivating Six Nations title showdown
Ben Thomas: We want to get people excited about Welsh rugby again
13:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleBen Thomas says that Wales’ focus for people to “fall back in love with Welsh rugby” will continue when they resume their Six Nations campaign against Scotland today.
Ben Thomas: We want to get people excited about Welsh rugby again
Zander Fagerson urges Scotland to finish Six Nations campaign on a high
13:15 , Harry Latham-CoyleZander Fagerson insists Scotland have banished their Calcutta Cup disappointment and are focused on trying to finish their Guinness Six Nations campaign with back-to-back wins over Wales and France.
Zander Fagerson urges Scotland to finish Six Nations campaign on a high
Finn Russell tipped to bounce back strongly from Calcutta Cup kicking woes
13:00 , Harry Latham-CoyleScotland forwards coach John Dalziel dismissed any notion of a Calcutta Cup hangover for Finn Russell as he backed the talismanic stand-off to lead a strong response today.
The Bath fly-half missed all three of his conversions, including a last-minute kick that would have edged his team in front, as the Scots went down to an agonising 16-15 defeat to England at the Allianz Stadium in their last outing.
Scotland have returned to their camp in Edinburgh, following a fallow week, to prepare for this weekend’s visit of Wales, and Dalziel insisted there is no chance of Russell being burdened by memories of his Twickenham frustration.
Finn Russell tipped to bounce back strongly from Calcutta Cup kicking woes
Taulupe Faletau not thinking of Lions and concentrating on returning to action
12:45 , Harry Latham-CoyleTaulupe Faletau has played just six games in 17 months – but his value to Wales and potentially the British and Irish Lions is undiminished.
Despite a scarcity of competitive rugby since the 2023 World Cup, it would be foolish in the extreme to think Faletau will not feature among Lions selection discussions before this summer’s Australia tour.
Whether he makes head coach Andy Farrell’s travelling squad is another matter, but a fourth successive Lions trip for the 34-year-old number eight cannot be discounted.
Taulupe Faletau not thinking of Lions and concentrating on returning to action
Matt Sherratt eager to let unchanged Wales team ‘go again’ against Scotland
12:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleMatt Sherratt said he was “keen to let them go again” after naming an unchanged Wales team for the Six Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Wales’ interim head coach has predictably retained the starting line-up that gave title favourites Ireland a major scare in Cardiff 12 days ago.
It is the first time since 2019 and World Cup games against Georgia and Australia in Japan – a gap of 66 Test matches to this weekend – that Wales have fielded the same XV.
Matt Sherratt eager to let unchanged Wales team ‘go again’ against Scotland
Gregor Townsend: Scotland have a lot to play for in last two Six Nations games
12:15 , Harry Latham-CoyleGregor Townsend insists Scotland still have plenty to play for in this year’s Six Nations despite back-to-back defeats against Ireland and England killing their latest crack at championship glory.
The Scots have no realistic chance of winning the title as they head into their final two matches at home to Wales and away to France, with just a home win over Italy to their name so far.
Townsend’s team are currently fourth in the table and the head coach insisted they are motivated by the prospect of bouncing back from their frustrating 16-15 Calcutta Cup loss and trying to secure a rare top-three finish.
Gregor Townsend: Scotland have a lot to play for in last two Six Nations games
Six Nations title permutations: What Ireland, France and England need to win the championship
12:00 , Luke BakerThere are just two rounds of the 2025 Six Nations remaining and the title race has taken shape with three teams still harbouring realistic ambitions of lifting the trophy on 15 March. Here are the permutations you need to know:
Six Nations title permutations: What Ireland, France and England need to win trophy
Darcy Graham returns to Scotland starting line-up
11:45 , Harry Latham-CoyleDarcy Graham is back in Scotland’s starting XV for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown with Wales at Murrayfield.
The Edinburgh wing missed the 16-15 defeat against England last time out after suffering a concussion in the home defeat to Ireland almost four weeks ago.
Graham passed his HIA before the match at Allianz Stadium on February 22 but Scotland coaches and medics opted to take a precautionary approach and give him more time to ensure he was fully recovered given the severity of his collision with team-mate Finn Russell.
Darcy Graham returns to Scotland’s starting line-up for Wales clash
Gregor Townsend faces biggest match of Scotland reign with his future on the line
11:30 , Luke BakerIf Scotland had forgotten about the expectation that surrounds the squad as they prepare to welcome Wales to Edinburgh this weekend, Adam Jones was keen to remind them.
“There's no pressure on us, there's pressure on Scotland,” said the Wales scrum coach. “This is probably one of the best sides they've ever had, if not the best side they've ever had. They'll be expecting to beat us pretty comfortably at home, against a team that's lost 15 times [in a row]. We haven't put much of an underdog tag on us, but results probably dictate we are.”
Gregor Townsend faces biggest match of Scotland reign with his future on the line
Scotland vs Wales LIVE
Friday 7 March 2025 21:25 , Harry Latham-CoyleHello and welcome to The Independent’s LIVE coverage of the second helping of Six Nations action on the penultimate Saturday of the tournament, and a highly intriguing encounter between Scotland and Wales. The visitors come bouncing up to Murrayfield having found new life under interim boss Matt Sherratt, while Gregor Townsend’s side are still ruing the missed opportunities at Twickenham a fortnight ago with the head coach under growing pressure.
Kick off in Edinburgh is at 4.45pm GMT.
