Scotland remained on track for their first Triple Crown since 1990 with a thrilling 26-23 comeback victory over winless Wales in Cardiff during the Guinness Six Nations.
Wales held the lead for 75 minutes at Principality Stadium — and were ahead 20-5 at the beginning of the second half — but Scotland rallied with tries from Kyle Steyn, Finn Russell, Darcy Graham, and George Turner.
Russell contributed three conversions as Scotland followed up their victory at Murrayfield against England.
Rhys Carre and Josh Adams, along with seven points from Sam Costelow’s kicking, provided Wales with a 17-5 lead at halftime.
Costelow and Jarrod Evans added penalties in the second half, but it was another disappointing outcome for the home supporters as Wales faced their 14th consecutive defeat in the Six Nations.
This marked Scotland’s fourth straight win over Wales, their best streak since achieving five consecutive victories between 1923 and 1927, and they will travel to Dublin on the final weekend of Championship play with the Triple Crown at stake.
Wales sought a strong start after being overwhelmed in the opening quarter by England and France.
However, they were reduced to 14 players within five minutes when Joe Hawkins made shoulder-to-head contact with Gregor Brown, resulting in a yellow card.
A bunker review concluded with no additional punishment for the center, but Wales faced a disadvantage for 10 minutes, during which Adams thwarted Scotland’s attempt to take the lead with a goal-line interception.
Wales capitalized on that reprieve after 10 minutes as Tomos Williams’ quick tap penalty initiated a forward drive that culminated in prop Carre scoring for the second consecutive match after his try against France.
Costelow converted, but Wales lost flanker Taine Plumtree to a shoulder injury, and Scotland soon began to showcase their attacking prowess once more.
Sione Tuipulotu surged through the center, and Finn Russell released Blair Kinghorn, who set up Steyn in the corner just before Hawkins returned to the field.
This was a markedly different Wales compared to the timid side that lost to England and was outperformed by France, and they extended their lead after 19 minutes.
Dewi Lake, scrambling on the ground at one point, made vital yardage, and Wales surged toward the try line again.
Costelow maintained his composure to send Adams over in the corner, adding another five points with a touchline conversion and a straightforward penalty as Wales continued to dominate physically.
Costelow increased Wales’ lead to beyond two scores with his second penalty, and Scotland’s frustration was epitomized by Huw Jones — who scored twice against England — dropping the ball when the try line beckoned.
However, Russell capitalized after Scotland pressured the home line with over 20 phases, spotting an opening and converting his own try.
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Replacement fly-half Jarrod Evans’ first action was to extend Wales’ lead with a penalty, but Scotland responded immediately from the kick-off.
Russell sent the ball over James Botham’s head, and Graham was quick to gather the bouncing ball. Russell added the conversion to narrow the gap to 23-19.
Wales missed an opportunity to increase their lead when a penalty was overturned due to foul play, a decision that proved crucial as replacement hooker Turner secured Scotland’s bonus point try five minutes from the end, with Russell adding the final conversion.
