Scotland vs Wales LIVE rugby: Result and reaction from Six Nations as hosts hold on after Welsh fightback
Scotland 35-29 Wales: The hosts looked to be streaking away to a big win before a frantic second half turnaround
Scotland survived a fierce Welsh comeback to get back to winning ways in the Six Nations with a 35-29 success at Murrayfield.
Showcasing their vibrant, varied attacking game, the hosts surged to a first-half bonus point and looked to be on their way to a sizeable scoreline when Blair Kinghorn continued the rout with his second try early in the second half. But Wales, enduring a tough evening defensively, found new life thereafter, scoring twice to narrow the margin, and would have come closer still had Taulupe Faletau’s try in the final minutes not been disallowed. As it was, Max Llewellyn’s try, the centre’s first for Wales, in the throes snatched two bonus points.
The contest bore striking similarities to last year’s clash in Cardiff, when Wales roared back from the same deficit to within a point of a remarkable comeback. But while there was plenty to encourage Matt Sherratt again the long losing run extends to 16 matches for the Welsh as they prepare to host England on the final weekend. Scotland, meanwhile, will hope to deny France the title in Paris in the denouement to Super Saturday.
Re-live all of the action from Murrayfield in our live blog below:
Scotland 35-22 Wales, 75 minutes
Time is firmly against Wales, if they are to try and change the outcome of this game.
Wales have a scrum following the knock-on and look to build through the phases. A box kick follows, and Rowe rises to collect it.
Scotland 35-22, 72 minutes
Van der Merwe speeds down the pitch as Horne finds space in the Wales 22.
Wales are right at the line as Scotland relentlessly drive again.
Wales defence is resolute. Held-up over the line on phase 18, but superb defence by Wales.
TRY! Scotland 35-22 Wales, 68 minutes
Wales are back!
They have their third try from the lineout. Wales set up a driving maul and Teddy Williams gets the try, he did well to finish at the side of the post.
Jarrod Evans gets the conversion and the gap narrows..
Gregor Brown and Kyle Rowe are on, with Jonny Gray and Darcy Graham replaced for Scotland.
Scotland 35-15 Wales, 65 minutes
Wales have the scrum, but there will be a reset due to both sides pushing unevenly.
Wales get the penalty and they opt for a line-out.
There's a new front row for Scotland as Rory Sutherland and Will Hurd join.
Stafford McDowall is on, replacing Finn Russell. Tom Jordan will go to fly-half.
Teddy Williams has come on for Will Rowlands in the second row for Wales.
TRY! Scotland 35-15 Wales, 62 minutes
Ben Thomas sees an opening, straightens his run, and dives over for Wales' second try of the match.
A solid finish and the conversion is successfully taken.
Scotland 35-8 Wales, 61 minutes
Wales need a score now more than ever. Wales win a penalty at the scrum after Fagerson is penalised for collapsing.
They now have an important line-out deep in Scotland's half. Wales are arriving at pace.
Scotland 35-8 Wales, 59 minutes
The lineout is deemed not straight, and with Wales challenging, they choose the scrum.
Kinghorn then mishandles his own kick, handing Wales another scrum opportunity.
A couple of changes for Scotland: Ewan Ashman and George Horne are on for Dave Cherry and Ben White.
Scotland 35-8 Wales, 55 minutes
Scotland need to keep their structure even though they have a healthy lead as they know the individual threat Wales propose.
Faletau powers forward after Graham’s kick, hitting White in the process before Scotland finally halt his run.
Wales push into the 22 and earn a penalty as Scotland are caught off-side at the breakdown. The attack ends with a cross-field kick, but we go back for the advantage. Wales opt to kick to the corner.
Scotland 35-8 Wales, 53 minutes
Ritchie gets the penalty for Scotland at the breakdown. Scotland look to spread it wide to Graham, who tries to weave his way through on the wing.
However, a knock-on hands possession to Wales, who send a kick through. Kinghorn scrambles to gather and off-loads to Graham, who clears.
Wales have the advantage for a Scotland off-side and opt for a kick over the top. With no advantage, play is brought back for the penalty.
TRY! Scotland 35-8 Wales, 48 minutes
Scotland drive forward from the lineout, just eight meters from the try line, with Cherry looking to go blind side.
They quickly move the ball through the hands, and with plenty of space ahead, Kinghorn goes over for the try.
Excellent attacking play from Scotland, and Russell safely converts.
Wales have made a few changes to their front row, bringing on Dewi Lake, Aaron Wainwright and Keiron Assiratti.
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