Match Stats | Scotland v Wales

March 09, 2025
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Scotland survived a late Welsh comeback to record an ultimately convincing win in Edinburgh.

Hopes of a Welsh revival suffered a dire blow in Edinburgh as the hosts retained the Doddie Weir Cup. It had been almost exactly two years since Wales last won in the Guinness Men’s Six Nations, and that wait now continues. It was also the first time that Scotland have beaten Wales three times in a row in the Six Nations.

Scotland enjoyed 55% of the possession while Wales had 45%. Of that 55%, Wales attacked for 23,6 mins making 172 carries while Scotland attacked for 19,2 min while making 101 carries.

Attack

	Scotland	Wales
Meters carried	1246.5	934.3
Linebreaks	8	3
Defenders beaten	33	17
Total passes	219	182
Offloads	16	1

Scotland was the only team in round 4️⃣ of the Six Nations that carried the ball more that 1000 meters!🏃‍♂️🏉

📌Scotland 1246,5
📌England 936
📌Wales 934
📌Ireland 883,3
📌France 740,4
📌Italy 511

So how did Scotland manage to retained the Doddie Weir Cup?#SixNations
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) March 9, 2025

In the kicking department, Scotland kicked 22 times while Wales kicked 30.

Scotland made 137 tackles while missing 17 (88,96) while Wales made 242 tackles, missed 33 with a % of 88.

Breakdown

	Scotland	Wales
Rucks won	135	86
Rucks lost	3	6
% rucks 0-3 seconds	66.92	60.98
% rucks 4-6 seconds	20.3	23.17
% rucks over 6 seconds	12.78	15.85
Breakdown steals	4	6