Scotland shed Six Nations underdog tag and take step into unknown | Paul Rees

Scotland take on Wales at Murrayfield in the unusual position of favourites – they need to embrace those expectationsThe last time Scotland defeated England, they stalled. The only two victories in their next nine Six Nations matches from 2018 were against Italy as the light of the approaching dawn turned out to be a candle in the wind. It has tended to be that way this century: between their 2006 and 2008 victories over the auld enemy at Murrayfield, they lost eight games out of 10 and only overcame Italy in their next 10.As Scotland this weekend tried on the mantle of firm favourites for the…