Paul Martin from Murrayfield | A masterclass from Finn Russell and two tries from Kyle Stein inspired Scotland to record a 35-7 victory over Wales.
Stein crossed twice in the second half, while George Turner, Blair Kinghorn and Matt Fagerson also scored bonus points.
Scotland’s success bolstered last week’s win over England, which won two out of two six nations for the first time since 1996.
Russell wins half of the battle and Biggar fails
Before the game, Dan Biggar fueled the subject of his team’s trip to Edinburgh, saying that the pressure on the team, whom he jokingly called “the best team you think” was “very high”. [the media]“.
To say that his words backfired would be an understatement. Biggar received a glacial welcome from Murrayfield loyalists, kicking a shootable penalty and was pushed back before the hour mark when his opponent Russell put on a virtuoso performance.
Russell is at the center of everything Scotland does as an attacking force, creating three of his team’s five tries, including every one of Stein’s fast doubles that changed the game so drastically in Scotland’s favour.
His relationship with Gregor Townsend hasn’t always been smooth, but they now sing solidly from the same anthem.
Townsend makes Scotland dream big
As for Townsend, this decisive victory was the latest in a series of curses he had uttered during his tenure.
Putting an end to scandals in Paris, Twickenham and Wales, the 49-year-old defeated Warren Gatland, who won all 11 games in his previous lineup but now his box keeps popping up.
Townsend’s big screening interview pays off. For years Johnny was his favorite shade of grey, but Ritchie’s return to the backline proved to be a masterpiece while striker Pierre Schuman and captain Jamie Ritchie scored against Wales.
Which begs the question: how far can this side of Scotland go?
Generous Wales
Wales controlled 70 per cent of the ground in the first half but fell back 13-7 after failing to convert numerous chances close to the Scottish line.
Whether it was the loss of five-yard lineouts, missed shots, or the loss of Rio Dier when he looked ready to cross, the Gatland team lost a lot of points in the first 40 minutes.
Against a disciplined team from Scotland who showed their advantage again, it probably always cost them, and the same theme continued into the second half, which began with Wales crushing another squad of 22 hosts.
Rhys Carré was also guilty of a costly foul as the visitors attempted to close a deficit in the second half on a day the hosts taught Wales a lesson in ruthlessness.