Lleucu George’s late miss hands Scotland historic victory as visitors survive late Wales comeback to secure 20-18 win and first Six Nations success in country in 20 years
- George missed a late conversion that would have produced a dramatic draw
- Alex Callender had scored a try in the 79th minute during a Wales comeback
- The visitors’ winning streak stands at seven games at the start of the tournament
Scotland survived a late comeback in Wales to secure a 20-18 win, their first Women’s Six Nations victory on Welsh soil in 20 years.
In the 79th minute, after Alex Callender’s try, Lleucu George missed a conversion that would have secured a draw.
Scotland led thanks to tries from Coreen Grant and Rhona Lloyd, while Sisilia Tuipulotu crossed to get Wales back into the game.
But there would be no late heartbreak for Scotland this year as they extended their winning streak to seven games.
Scotland secured its first Women’s Six Nations victory on Welsh soil for the first time in 20 years on Saturday
Lleucu George missed a conversion that would have given Wales a draw after a late comeback from the hosts
Ireland made a losing start to their Six Nations campaign but avoided humiliation at the hands of France in a 38-17 defeat in Le Mans.
Twelve months after nine tries against France and collecting the wooden spoon, Ireland at least resisted this time, with Aoife Wafer and Aoife Dalton crossing late for the visitors.