Wales 26-27 Scotland - Scotland hang on for opening Six Nations win despite thrilling second-half fightback from hosts
Scotland beat Wales in Cardiff in a thrilling game of two halves in the Six Nations. Pierre Schoeman scored Scotland's first try before Duhan van der Merwe went over twice to give them a commanding 27-0 lead just after the break. However, Wales rallied and James Botham, Rio Dyer, Aaron Wainwright and Alex Mann brought the home side to within a point of the visitors but Scotland hung on.
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TNT Sports
Published 03/02/2024 at 17:15 GMT
Play
Lineups
Scorers
- F. Russell(7')
- P. Schoeman(12')
- F. Russell(13')
- F. Russell(23')
- D. van der Merwe(30')
- F. Russell(31')
- D. van der Merwe(43')
- F. Russell(44')
Cards
- G. Turner(48')
- S. Tuipulotu(61')
Substitutions
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