Scotland head to Wales in prickly mood but unburdened by expectation

Defeat to England last Saturday curbed enthusiasm north of the border but they are keen to make amends with a first victory over Wales in nine yearsVern Cotter was in a prickly mood when he announced Scotland’s team to face Wales in Cardiff. The optimism that had built up north of the border a week ago had evaporated and been replaced by a familiar despair before an encounter against opponents who have won the last eight meetings between the sides.Cotter is used to success as a coach, first with the Crusaders in Super Rugby and then Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14. Well into his second year in…