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Scotland rally from half-time deficit to defeat 14-woman Japan

Scotland v Wales – Guinness Women’s Six Nations – Scotstoun Stadium

Scotland Women beat Japan 36-12 to record a third consecutive victory but only after overturning a half-time deficit against their 14-woman opponents.

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The home side notched six tries in front of 2,346 fans at the DAM Health Stadium in Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon.

Bryan Easson’s side followed up wins against Spain and Ireland thanks to a double from Rhona Lloyd and tries from Lana Skeldon, Megan Gaffney, Chloe Rollie and Lisa Thomson. Helen Nelson converted three times.

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The visitors lost lock Yuna Sato to a red card in the 19th minute with Scotland 5-0 ahead, following a direct contact with Lloyd’s head.

Skeldon touched down but the visitors scored two tries through Nijiho Nagata and Sachiko Kato to take an unlikely 12-10 half-time lead.

Gaffney crossed within three minutes of the restart and Scotland went on to dominate and set themselves up for the Rugby World Cup final qualifying tournament in Dubai in February.

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RedWarrior 49 minutes ago
Records show All Blacks' greatest rugby adversary is now Ireland

Foster was literally whinging about the TMO in the Ireland series in the presser AFTER the RWC final. NZs whinging about the final itself was apparently picked up by Voyager 2 which was near the asteroid belt. What about the whingefest and crybabies after O'Mahony's legendary sledge (during the match) on Sam Cane?


I often hear talk about NZ players being poisoned or similar nonsense during the 1995 final. NZ boast that they are 'superstars' and 'humble heroes' on their own website. You gave England the same treatment in 2002-2003, calling them arrogant just because they beat you. They told the rest of us then what you were like, we should have listened. I would give as much credence to a NZ supporter disliking us, as I would to Krusty the clown saying the same thing. Let's just say your judgement may not be the best.


Regarding 2016, as the referee had basically let NZ away with cheating their way to victory via filthy dangerous play and fouling he was hardly going to pull Sexton up when clearly trying to stop a grounding. NZ always leave the boot or arm in to hurt a try scorer but that seems to be invisible to you entitles lot.


BTW NZ have literally being whinging and crying about Ireland since Soldier field. You are just very bad losers. We will be delighted to be shot of you on Friday. I hope we do so with a win, so that you rethink your philosophy of mocking opponents and spectators you've just beaten.


After the match last Saturday the internet was full of Kiwi supporters basically abusing English folk. Where is your national honour? Where is your national integrity?

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