Overview

• Francesca McGhie scored after about 55 seconds on her World Cup debut and completed her hat-trick early in the second half to secure the bonus point.
• Leia Brebner-Holden, Evie Gallagher and Emma Orr also touched down as Scotland controlled the match at Salford Community Stadium.
• Wales’ points came from an Alex Callender try and a Keira Bevan penalty, with lock Gwen Crabb sin-binned for a high challenge.
• Scotland named a seasoned backline totalling 341 Test caps, with vice-captain Helen Nelson steering a composed kicking and playmaking game.
• The result strengthens Scotland’s bid to progress from Pool B, with Fiji up next before Canada on September 6, while Wales now likely must beat both to stay in contention.