Redpath plays down Scots win

Skipper Bryan Redpath gave a cautious welcome to Scotland’s first win of the RBS 6 Nations Championship against Wales at Murrayfield.

Wing Chris Paterson inspired the Scots to a 30-22 win with a 20-point haul, scoring a last-minute try and producing a perfect kicking display with three penalties and three conversions.

But scrum-half Redpath, perhaps mindful that Scotland’s next match is a March 22 date with England at Twickenham, was in no mood to read too much into victory against struggling Wales.

“It’s definitely a plus for us but I don’t know if it is a turning point,” Redpath told BBC1.

“We’re not going to get carried away because there was still a lot of mistakes.”

However, Scotland had at least restored some pride after defeats against Ireland and France, and Redpath’s caution was mixed with understandable relief.

“We were under massive pressure and we’re delighted to get the victory. All credit to us we battled it out.”

Tries from prop Bruce Douglas and No 8 Simon Taylor enabled the Scots to build a 20-10 half-time lead and Wales were sunk by Paterson’s second -half penalty and converted try.

Two injury-time tries from centre Mark Taylor and wing Rhys Williams flattered Wales whose first-half try came from scrum-half Gareth Cooper.

Scotland flanker Jason White, named man-of-the-match, said: “Wales had a lot of ball towards the end and our defence was tested.

“They got a couple of tries right at the end but we’re delighted with the win. We had good self belief today, we won good ball and our backs made good use of it.

“Now we’ve got a very big game against England at Twickenham.”