Harsh decisions by the Welsh referee, James Jones, ended Scotland’s chances of pulling off a victory over Ireland in the IRB U20 World Championship ninth-place play-off at a windy Rodney Parade yesterday.
U20 World Cup: A try three minutes from the end of the second period of extra time by replacement stand-off Jamie Murray gave Scotland a last-gasp victory over Canada.
Scotland face Canada today in the penultimate round at Rodney Parade, Newport, knowing that a win would give them the chance to better their No.10 seeding for the tournament.
A record 28 teams and 250 players will muster on Islay this weekend for what is establishing itself as one of the island’s most popular events, the Lagavulin Beach Rugby tournament.
GABRIEL BATALLA
and LEO CODUTTI
in Buenos Aires
Bernardo Stortoni, the Argentina full-back, has turned up the pressure on Scotland ahead of the game by suggesting that Frank Hadden could be sacked if they lose again.
Warren Gatland, the Wales coach, caused a surprise by naming James Hook at full back for the second Test against South Africa. Hook has never played in the position for Wales and it is a bold selection by Gatland.
Rob Dewey last night refused to set his sights on a quick Scotland comeback, despite an impressive showing which inspired the A team to secure a place in the Barclays Churchill Cup Final.
Gabriel Batalla
Mike Blair, the Scotland captain, believes controlling the pace of Saturday's second Test against Argentina will be crucial to squaring the series.
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