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Wales Rugby's Agony and Hope in Scotland Defeat
22 Feb
Summary
- Wales lost 26-23 to Scotland after leading significantly.
- The performance showed potential despite a 24th defeat in 26 games.
- On-field disarray continues to overshadow Welsh rugby's future.

Welsh rugby fans experienced a mix of agony and hope following their team's 26-23 Six Nations loss to Scotland in Cardiff. Wales held significant leads of 20-5 and 23-12, only to concede the advantage in the final six minutes of the match.
This defeat extends Wales' Six Nations losing streak to 14 matches and represents their 24th loss in 26 internationals since October 2023. They currently sit 12th in the world rankings and are poised to receive another Wooden Spoon, with upcoming fixtures against Ireland and Italy.
Despite the grim statistics and persistent off-field disarray, the team's performance against Scotland on Saturday evening at the Principality Stadium was their best under Steve Tandy. This effort recreated the electric atmosphere characteristic of past Welsh rugby successes, providing a source of optimism for the future.




