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Published 11:17 26 Feb 2026 GMT
Updated 11:17 26 Feb 2026 GMT

With the scores at 23-12 after 58 minutes in the Wales vs Scotland clash on Saturday, it looked like the home side were heading for a much-needed win.
Sam Costelow had just knocked over a penalty and the Scots were on the ropes.
But nothing is certain with Finn Russell on the pitch, and from the kick-off after the penalty, the maestro picked out Darcy Graham on the left, who got to the ball ahead of the distracted Welsh defence and went over for a try.
However, amid the fanfare for the try, some fans are sure that Russell actually punted the ball without it hitting the ground for a drop kick, which would mean it should not have counted and Wales should have been awarded a scrum on the half-way line.
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After the game, Russell said: "It's obviously good having 11 points on the board. There was pressure this week, but it was more expectation. We got the win even though it maybe wasn't our best performance.
"It's something we've worked a lot on in this campaign - having composure and being calm in the 22. Now it's only going to the backs when it's on.
"He [Tandy] knows that's something I look for and Darcy scoring is a coach killer.
"We knew they were going to come out passionately. We weren't good enough at the breakdown. We expected a tough and tight game, especially with Steve knowing us so well.
"Lee Radford and Gregor had a go at us at half-time to hit them and stop absorbing contact. It's nice to have so many line breaks but to only score four tries is frustrating. It's nice to have the break now and get ready for France.”
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