By Michael Cantillon
Last Updated: 03/02/24 6:42pm
Scotland secured a first Six Nations victory in Cardiff for 22 years, but only just as Wales fought from 27 points behind to get within a single point in a stunning clash which finished 27-26.
Scotland’s last win in the Welsh capital came back in 2002 – their 2020 Six Nations win came behind closed doors in Llanelli – with tries this time coming from prop Pierre Schoeman and wing Duhan van der Merwe (two).
Russell kicked two penalties and three conversions for a dominant 27-0 lead, before Wales – abysmal in the first half – staged a remarkable fightback with James Botham, Rio Dyer, Aaron Wainwright and Alex Mann scoring tries to narrow to within a single point, as Scotland suffered sin-bins to hooker George Turner and centre Sione Tuipulotu.
In the end, the Scots had just enough to hold on for a thoroughly unforeseen nervy finish.
What’s next?
Wales travel to face England at Twickenham next Saturday, February 10 (4.45pm kick-off GMT), in Round 2 of the Six Nations.
Wales’ Six Nations 2024 fixtures
| Saturday, February 3 | Wales vs Scotland | 4.45pm |
| Saturday, February 10 | England vs Wales | 4.45pm |
| Saturday, February 24 | Ireland vs Wales | 2.15pm |
| Sunday, March 10 | Wales vs France | 3pm |
| Saturday, March 16 | Wales vs Italy | 2.15pm |
Scotland are in action next Saturday too for the second round of the championship, hosting France at Murrayfield in Edinburgh (2.15pm kick-off GMT).
Scotland’s Six Nations 2024 fixtures
| Saturday, February 3 | Wales vs Scotland | 4.45pm |
| Saturday, February 10 | Scotland vs France | 2.15pm |
| Saturday, February 24 | Scotland vs England | 4.45pm |
| Saturday, March 9 | Italy vs Scotland | 2.15pm |
| Saturday, March 16 | Ireland vs Scotland | 4.45pm |
More to follow…
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