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Wales Retain Same Starting XV for Six Nations Clash Against Scotland

Interim coach Matt Sherratt keeps faith with the team that showed improvement against Ireland as Wales aim to end a 15-match losing streak.

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - France v Wales - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - January 31, 2025 Wales' Tom Rogers and Ben Thomas during the match REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Scotland v Australia - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - November 24, 2024  Scotland's Darcy Graham misses a chance to score a try REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo
Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Wales v Ireland - Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - February 22, 2025 Wales' Ellis Mee in action Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo
Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Wales v Australia - Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 17, 2024 Wales' Gareth Anscombe in action Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo

Overview

  • Wales have named an unchanged starting lineup for the first time since the 2019 Rugby World Cup, following their competitive loss to Ireland.
  • Interim coach Matt Sherratt praised the improved performance against Ireland and emphasized the team's intent to build on that progress.
  • The team remains at the bottom of the Six Nations standings with one point from three games, while Scotland sits fourth with six points.
  • Former captain Dewi Lake returns to the bench after recovering from injury, marking his first Six Nations appearance in three years.
  • Wales have historically dominated Scotland with 18 wins in their last 23 encounters but are seeking to break a two-match losing streak against the Scots.