Scotland 35-29 Wales: Gregor Townsend’s aspect return to Six Nations successful methods with victory at Murrayfield

Blair Kinghorn (two), Tom Jordan (two) and Darcy Graham scored tries as Scotland moved 35-8 forward, earlier than late Wales rally in Six Nations; Wales remained 35-22 behind in last play, the place Max Llewellyn scored to substantiate two bonus factors

Scotland returned to successful methods within the Six Nations as they secured a cushty 35-29 bonus-point victory over Wales at Murrayfield.

Gregor Townsend’s fees got here into the competition after defeats to Eire at residence and England at Twickenham – the second an agonising one-point loss – however their assault was way more fluent going through Wales.

Full-back Blair Kinghorn, centre Tom Jordan (two) and wing Darcy Graham every scored first-half tries, as Wales might solely reply with one by means of full-back Blair Murray. Visiting tighthead WillGriff John was additionally sin-binned for repeat group penalties.

Into the second interval, Kinghorn scored once more to take Scotland past 30 factors, and although Wales responded through Ben Thomas and Teddy Williams tries, they have been nonetheless left effectively adrift by the ultimate play, when centre Max Llewellyn scored to maneuver them nearer on the scoreboard than they have been actually.

Wing Darcy Graham was additionally on the scoresheet on his return from harm

With Murrayfield bathed in wonderful spring sunshine because the gamers took to the sector, the guests made a vibrant begin, getting off the mark with lower than three minutes on the clock by means of Gareth Anscombe’s penalty.

Scotland quickly sparked into life, nonetheless, they usually bought themselves up and operating with an excellent multi-phase attempt within the fifth minute. Graham – again within the aspect after concussion – was instrumental, darting incisively in direction of the 22 earlier than a perfectly-timed cross over his left shoulder to Kinghorn, who powered past the problem of Anscombe to attain.

Kinghorn confirmed energy and tempo early to attain the opening attempt of the Take a look at

The Welsh have been undone once more within the eleventh minute when Jordan raced in behind the posts to complete off a stunning flowing transfer involving Duhan van der Merwe and Huw Jones.

Jordan scored Scotland’s second of the match

Scotland had some sloppy moments after they bought into promising positions, paving the best way for Wales to cut back their deficit within the twenty fourth minute as Anscombe’s deft chip excessive despatched Murray scampering in for a straightforward landing. Anscombe hit the submit together with his conversion try.

The hosts reasserted their authority within the twenty seventh minute when Graham burst over for the thirtieth attempt of his Take a look at profession after some chic play from Russell, promoting Anscombe a dummy to set him clear.

A Welsh meltdown simply after the half hour allowed the boys in darkish blue to increase their benefit to twenty factors. Prop John was sin-binned within the thirty first minute and Scotland swiftly scored once more following some calamitous play from the guests inside their very own 22.

Thomas’ kick to the proper was overhit and as Murray – at full stretch – simply managed to flick it again in to Thomas, the centre fumbled the ball, permitting Jordan to sprint in for his second of the match.

Jordan bought over for his second and Scotland’s fourth attempt to put Scotland in management

Scotland’s backs have been having a area day and Kinghorn adopted Jordan in doubling his tally eight minutes after the interval after good play from Jones and Russell to ship him by means of a niche.

Kinghorn bought over for his second attempt of the Take a look at within the second half

Wales’ deficit was trimmed to twenty factors as soon as extra within the 61st minute when Thomas made amends for his earlier error by evading Van der Merwe and Zander Fagerson to bolt over, with substitute Jarrod Evans including the extras.

Scotland, having seemed so comfy on the hour, all of the sudden appeared rattled and by shut of play, Williams and Llewellyn each crossed the whitewash to earn two unlikely dropping bonus factors.

Russell: We did not put in an 80-minute efficiency – I am annoyed

Scotland’s Finn Russell advised BBC Sport:

“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 believe if we wish to go to France and win there, we’d like an 80-minute efficiency.

“The message this week was about an 80-minute performance and we didn’t do that.

“It’s nice to get the bonus-point win at residence however I used to be so annoyed on the finish there that we have been so near scoring, then allowed Wales that bonus-point attempt.

“Sport is all about fine margins.”

Kinghorn: We now wish to spoil France’s social gathering!

Participant of the match Blair Kinghorn advised BBC Sport:

“It 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 simply wish to say thanks to the followers who got here out to assist us.

“It is going to be a massive game over there (against France). They are going to be going for the Championship so we are going to try to spoil the party.

“It is going to be an awesome sport.”

What’s next?

Scotland complete their 2025 Championship away to France in Paris next Saturday (2.15pm kick-off).

Wales host England in their final game of the Championship as they play the second Test of three on Saturday (4.45pm kick-off).

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