The chance and skill for groups to rewrite their very own narratives within the area of just some weeks is a part of what makes the Six Nations so compelling.
Lacklustre and outgunned in Rome in week one, Scotland are actually France’s largest challengers after following up the Calcutta Cup demolition of England with a nailbiting, nerve-wrenching win in Wales.
The hosts have been 23-12 up with simply over 20 minutes to go however Scotland roared again to win 26-23 after some sensible fast considering from fly-half Finn Russell.
He switched the momentum of the match with a kick that caught Wales out and allowed Darcy Graham to attain within the nook. But once more, the Tub quantity 10 was the difference-maker.
“Big-game players turn up when it matters and Russell had moments when he bailed Scotland out,” former Wales captain Sam Warburton instructed BBC Rugby Particular.
“He was exceptional at managing the team when they were down in the game. He waits for the perfect moment to get involved.
“He performs what he sees, he has that licence and his clutch kicking was immense. The massive-game participant rocked up within the final half-hour, he was immaculate and a giant a part of the comeback.”
“Scotland discovered a solution to win ugly,” added their former flanker John Barclay.
“They discovered options and floor their method in. In some ways in which was a very powerful win they’ve had shortly. It has given them a powerful place within the desk.”
Up subsequent? France at Murrayfield on Saturday, 7 March, and the prospect to finish Les Bleus’ Grand Slam goals after three successive wins.
