Scotland just edge Wales in close, enthralling encounter
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Scotland just edge Wales in close, enthralling encounter

The Telegraph  

Wales 18 Scotland 20 It was a shame that this ended on a missed conversion and a botched box-kick, because Scotland and Wales put on another tight and compelling contest that went to the wire. The visitors warranted their win, a seventh in succession and a first for Scotland in Wales in 20 years, thanks to committed defence and slick back play. Matt Banahan, the former England international overseeing Scotland’s attack, has been busy. Hannah Jones, his captain, admitted that “accuracy and coming away with points” from good positions would be the priorities ahead of a meeting with England at Ashton Gate next weekend.

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Finn Russell hails Scotland for ‘holding tough’ to resist wild Wales fightback

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11 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Daily Mail  

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Daily Mail  

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The Telegraph  

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4 years, 2 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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