Six Nations: Scotland defeat the Welsh

New Wales coach Steve Hansen saw his reign begin with a defeat as Scotland snatched a late victory in a scrappy Six Nations finale at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff today.

Six Nations: Scotland defeat the Welsh
Sat, 06 Apr, 2002 - 19:44

Wales 22, Scotland 27 (full-time)

New Wales coach Steve Hansen saw his reign begin with a defeat as Scotland snatched a late victory in a scrappy Six Nations finale at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff today.

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CourtsRugbySix NationsPlace: Millennium StadiumPlace: CardiffPlace: WalesPerson: Steve HansenPerson: Gordon BullochPerson: HansenPerson: Brendan LaneyPerson: Stephen JonesPerson: Rhys WilliamsPerson: Rob HowleyPerson: HowleyPerson: Bill McLarenPerson: McLarenPerson: Barry WilliamsPerson: Robin McBrydePerson: Graham HenryPerson: Gregor TownsendPerson: BullochPerson: Didier MenePerson: TownsendPerson: LaneyPerson: Iestyn HarrisPerson: Andy MarinosPerson: JonesEvent: Six NationsOrganisation: ScotlandOrganisation: Welsh New WalesOrganisation: New WalesOrganisation: WalesOrganisation: ItalyOrganisation: Welsh Rugby UnionOrganisation: Ruck The WRUOrganisation: EnglandOrganisation: Edinburgh RugbyOrganisation: Leeds Rhinos
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