In a nail-biting clash at Cardiff, Scotland managed to secure a thrilling victory, holding off a stunning comeback attempt by Wales.
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Gregor Townsend’s squad initially dominated with a 27-0 lead after 43 minutes, fueled by impressive plays from Duhan van der Merwe, Pierre Schoeman, and Finn Russell.
Wales mounted a remarkable second-half resurgence, scoring tries through James Botham, Rio Dyer, Aaron Wainwright, and Alex Mann.
Despite the intense pressure, Scotland clung to their lead, enduring the final 12 minutes to clinch a narrow one-point win.
However, as the game hung in the balance, some Welsh fans expressed confusion on social media, questioning the absence of a late-game high tackle call for an apparent seatbelt tackle.
The user wrote on X: “I’m not usually one to dwell on injustices and bear grievances over rugby matches, but I hope Scotland fans are happy tonight, knowing that this textbook high tackle gets whistled and the game ends.”
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“1/10” – Five players who flopped in the opening round: 2024 Six Nations
We take a look at five players who failed to perform in the opening round of the 2024 Six Nations.
#1. Paul Willemse (France)
Rugby Pass 1/10: “Got one point for running onto the pitch because after that it was a disaster for the lock forward. Lucky to get a yellow for his hit on Andrew Porter, he didn’t learn his lesson after 10 minutes contemplation and another hit to the head of an opponent, he left the referee with no option but to end his contest. Dumb.”
Planet Rugby 2/10: ““How do you want us to tackle?” were the words the second-rower asked before being issued his second yellow card and subsequent red. The answer is simple: lower Paul, lower.”
Telegraph 1/10: “The first hit was silly enough but to commit exactly the same offence six minutes after returning to the field, after a get-out-jail-free card, bordered on lunacy. France’s hopes of victory departed with him.”