Losing isn’t everything but it’s still the only thing for poor Scotland | Andy Bull

Scotland’s 27-23 defeat by Wales – their ninth Six Nations defeat in a row – was heartening in places and their meeting with Italy could be a turning pointA hard lot, the life of a Scottish rugby fan. “Failing means you’re playing,” goes the old Scottish saying. And so they are. Outstanding in fits and starts and sparks, in front by three at half‑time and with 15 minutes to play, in the end they lost again, 27-23. Some fans might think that aphorism is back-to-front, that “playing means you’re failing,” is a better fit. Related: George North strikes as Wales turn up the power to sink Scotland …