Dan Biggar’s pre-match comments have come back to bite him after a Finn Russell-inspired Scotland earned a record victory against Wales.
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A dominant performance in the second half led Scotland to secure their second bonus-point victory in the Six Nations competition as they defeated Wales 35-7 at Murrayfield.
Tries from George Turner, Kyle Steyn (2), and Blair Kinghorn, resulted in a comfortable win that puts them on equal footing with Ireland in the Six Nations table.
Prior to the game, Biggar said: “Scotland played well last week against England, but according to you guys [media] they are the best team around, aren’t they?
“We will have to see how they go on Saturday, see if they can back it up
“The pressure is all on them. They are red-hot favourites, best team in the tournament, so we will see how they go [on] Saturday.
“We don’t seem to get any credit, and other teams seem to get a lot of praise for probably not quite the success we’ve had, but that’s how it goes.
Jamie Ritchie’s response:
According to Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie, he stated that he was unaware of Biggar’s remarks until after the game was finished. “I didn’t know he has said anything like that but talk is cheap.
“We have not won anything yet, we have won two games and we are just looking forward to performing well against France.
“They have had medals in the past but he can say what he wants.”
“2/10” – Five players who underperformed in today’s Six Nations action
Let’s examine five players who underperformed on the first day of the second round of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations.
#1. George North (Wales)
Wales Online 4/10: “Underwent a HIA after shipping an illegal hit to the head area from George Turner. Returned and ran hard but without seriously threatening.”
Planet Rugby 4/10: “The veteran had little impact with ball in hand and went off for a HIA after the high tackle from George Turner.”
Rugby Pass 4/10: “Had a handful of decent carries before going off for an HIA. Anonymous in the second half aside from a penalty conceded.”