I think Wales can finally end their 15-game losing streak against vulnerable Scots – Scotland v Wales predictions Six Nations 2025
Buoyed by a resurrection of sorts in defeat to Ireland, can Wales beat Scotland? Here are our Scotland v Wales predictions.
Matt Sherratt made Wales look a different beast in Round 3, but can they finally win a game after 15 defeats in a row or will Scotland bounce back from Calcutta Cup agony at home?
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Scotland v Wales predictions
Joe Robinson, Editor of Rugby World: Scotland 29-28 Wales
Expect more progress from Wales this weekend. Matt Sherratt has liberated this rugby nation and they can finally see light at the end of the tunnel.
Matt Sherratt, Interim Head Coach of Wales, talks to his players during a training session. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
They performed out of their skin against Ireland in Cardiff and will repeat much of that success in Edinburgh.
The sticking point will be that Scotland love to play fast and loose, it suits their style, and they will have just enough to continue Wales’ losing streak.
Alan Pearey, Chief Sub/Writer at Rugby World: Scotland 32-19 Wales
Almost no changes in the line-ups, though for very different reasons.
Scotland, who welcome back winger Darcy Graham after concussion, are being given the opportunity to right the wrongs of yet another championship of soaring hopes and low returns.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – FEBRUARY 09: Scotland’s darcy Graham in action during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Ireland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on February 09, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images)
Wales, on a run of 14 successive defeats, were transformed against Ireland and interim coach Matt Sherratt simply wants more of the same.
Statistically, there is little to separate them in most areas this year. The Scots lead 11-2 on breakdown steals, Jamie Ritchie having four, but their 71% scrum success is nowhere near that of their visitors (87%).
Both teams kick the least, so expect the action to be fast and loose and error-ridden – it should be fun to watch.
The weight has lifted from Welsh shoulders and that makes them dangerous. But I don’t see their losing streak ending here. It’s time for Finn Russell to deliver one of those peerless performances that he needs to impress the Lions selectors.
Josh Graham, Deputy Editor at Rugby World: Scotland 13-18 Wales
All runs must come to an end and I believe Wales can pull off a smash-and-grab in Edinburgh.
They’ve got a bit of feel-good factor back and all the pressure is on the Scots to get a result, so you just never know.
🏴 Matt Sherratt has kept faith with the team who put in an inspired showing in defeat to Ireland
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With Dewi Lake back on the bench, he could help them close it out. It would be a famous win as Scotland are still a fine team; I just have a funny feeling…
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Kick-off time: 4.45pm GMT – Sat 8 March
TV channel: BBC (UK) – How to watch the Six Nations
Venue: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Capacity: 67,144
Scotland v Wales head-to-head record
2024 Six Nations: Wales 26-27 Scotland
2023 Six Nations: Scotland 35-7 Wales
2022 Six Nations: Wales 20-17 Scotland
2021 Six Nations: Scotland 24-25 Wales
2020 Six Nations: Wales 10-14 Scotland
Head Coach Gregor Townsend discusses his selections for Round 4⃣, with only one change to his squad.
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Scotland v Wales team news
SCOTLAND
Related: Scotland Six Nations squad
15. Blair Kinghorn
14. Darcy Graham
13. Huw Jones
12. Tom Jordan
11. Duhan van der Merwe
10. Finn Russell (co-captain)
9. Ben White
1. Pierre Schoeman
2. Dave Cherry
3. Zander Fagerson
4. Jonny Gray
5. Grant Gilchrist
6. Jamie Ritchie
7. Rory Darge (co-captain)
8. Jack Dempsey
Replacements:
16. Ewan Ashman
17. Rory Sutherland
18. Will Hurd
19. Gregor Brown
20. Matt Fagerson
21. George Horne
22. Stafford McDowall
23. Kyle Rowe
WALES
Read more: Wales Six Nations squad
15. Blair Murray
14. Tom Rogers
13. Max Llewellyn
12. Ben Thomas
11. Ellis Mee
10. Gareth Anscombe
9. Tomos Williams
1. Nicky Smith
2. Elliot Dee
3. WillGriff John
4. Will Rowlands
5. Dafydd Jenkins
6. Jac Morgan (captain)
7. Tommy Reffell
8. Taulupe Faletau
Replacements:
16. Dewi Lake
17. Gareth Thomas
18. Keiron Assiratti
19. Teddy Williams
20. Aaron Wainwright
21. Rhodri Williams
22. Jarrod Evans
23. Joe Roberts
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