Scotland look to build on strong start

Scotland will this weekend host an out of form Wales at Murrayfield, looking to build on the battling performance they produced in Paris last week. Despite losing the game 34-21 the Scots can be proud of their display and Andy Robinson will be pleased to have seen his side score three tries in the intimidating Stade de France.

After going behind after just three minutes the Scots were always chasing the game but came out of the opening game with their heads held high. The backs looked inventive and direct and the three touchdowns were thoroughly deserved by Scotland. Alistair Kellock lead the side by example and the new skipper covered every blade of grass as well as scoring a try. The latest Six Nations betting odds now suggest Scotland will be able to give the other sides a real run for their money.

The only major concern for Robinson and his coaching staff will be the way the forwards were dominated by the French in the scrum, conceding a penalty try to the French set-piece, despite the visitors boasting the heavier pack. Tight-head prop Euan Murray came in for some bashing by the press following the loss but his captain Kellock has come out to make it clear the whole pack were to blame rather than just the prop.

“We were disappointed with our scrum – we’ve got to fix that, Euan can only play as well as the rest of the pack. They’re going to put pressure through the tighthead – every team will try to,” he said.

The signs of improvement throughout the side were evident though and with Wales winless in eight tests the Scots will probably go into the match as favourites as long as the forwards can tweak a few things.

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