Scotland stage dramatic comeback to edge Wales and keep Triple Crown dream alive

Wales, seeking a first championship win in three years after heavy defeats to England and France, began brightly. However, their task was complicated inside five minutes when Joe Hawkins was shown a yellow card for shoulder-to-head contact on Gregor Brown. A bunker review imposed no further sanction, but Wales were reduced to 14 men for 10 minutes.

Despite that setback, the home side surged into a 17-5 half-time lead. Tomos Williams' quick tap penalty paved the way for Rhys Carre's opening try, converted by Sam Costelow.

Costelow then set up and converted Josh Adams' score, while adding two penalties. Dewi Lake provided crucial momentum in the build-up, and Adams later produced a superb goal-line interception to deny Scotland. Taine Plumtree was forced off with a shoulder injury, adding to Welsh concerns.

Scotland regrouped after the interval and applied sustained pressure. Huw Jones was denied near the line, but Finn Russell took control, scoring and converting after more than 20 phases.

Russell's clever kick then created a try for Darcy Graham, which he converted to edge Scotland ahead 23-19.

A Welsh penalty was overturned for foul play, and although Jarrod Evans narrowed the gap from the bench, Scotland struck late through replacement hooker George Turner for a bonus-point try, with Russell adding the decisive conversion.

Scotland edged in front with five minutes remaining to seal the victory - their best run against Wales since five straight wins between 1923 and 1927 

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