CARDIFF, Wales - Scotland snatched a dramatic 26-23 bonus-point victory over Wales on Saturday, with hooker George Turner scoring the decisive try five minutes from time. The win extended Wales' losing streak in the Six Nations Championship to 14 games.
Wales, improved from recent performances, held a 17-5 halftime lead. However, crucial errors allowed Scotland to mount a comeback in the second half. Tries for Scotland were scored by wings Kyle Steyn and Darcy Graham, flyhalf Finn Russell, and hooker George Turner.
The victory propelled Scotland to the top of the Six Nations table with 11 points from three matches, surpassing France by one point, who have a game in hand.
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu acknowledged the tough contest, stating, "We had to find a way to win ugly." Wales captain Dewi Lake expressed his disappointment, calling the loss "gut-wrenching" but crediting Scotland's unstoppable moments. "We really fronted up and were dominant in that first half," Lake added.