Enjoyable game. Scotland played well, and really put some good running rugby together in the fourth quarter.
I feel a bit mixed about Wales' performance. I thought Phillips was poor, getting caught at the back of rucks, and being too slow getting the ball out. Priestland's kicking out of hand was very poor. We had a tough time of it up front where Warburton was a big loss. I'm also not sold on Ryan Jones at 4 and Shingler at 7. Both had very good games, but along with Lydiate, they all played blindside flanker roles (although all slightly different). We lacked a little physicality without a genuine lock at 4, and we lacked a poacher at 7. Lydiate was simply fantastic for his first game back. As Cymro said, Gethin Jenkins was good, really getting involved at the ruck, and putting in some very important tackles.
In the backs, Roberts struggled to get into the game, although he had a big influence in that 15 min spell where Wales opened the gap. Davies had another very strong game, although a couple of mistakes possibly cost Wales two tries. He overrun Roberts in the opening couple of minutes, and gave a poor pass out to Cuthbert towards the end. I feel he still goes himself a little too often, but overall he should be pleased with his perdormance. Pitty North went off injured, hopefully he's fit for the England match. Cuthbert certainly made up for the loss of North though, great game from him today. Halfpenny too was great. A little wobbly under the high ball, but finished off two tries, and kicked immaculately. Still not sold on Hook at fullback.
Lots to work on, but I think it showed alot that Wales could soak up the pressure for much of the game, but explode to life for 15 min and score 24 points to put the game out of sight.
