Six Nations Stats & Facts: Scotland vs Wales
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We take a look at 15 Scotland vs Wales Stats and Facts ahead of tomorrow's Six Nations clash at BT Murrayfield Stadium.
1. Wales are unbeaten after three matches and the only team left who can complete a Grand Slam.
2. Glasgow Warriors pair Jonny Gray and Tommy Seymour will make their 50th appearance in a Scotland side.
3. Greig Laidlaw is now second on Scotland's all-time points list (669) after his penalty against France.
4. Hamish Watson, Gordon Reid and Byron McGuigan feature for the first time in Scotland's squad this campaign.
5. Scotland will be aiming to win consecutive home games against Wales in the Five/Six Nations for the first time since winning five in a row against them at Murrayfield between 1987 and 1995.
6. This match will see Scotland's 21-year-old wing Darcy Graham earn his first start in place of injured Saracen Sean Maitland.
7. Only on three previous occasions in the Six Nations have Wales won their opening three games, going on to complete the Grand Slam on each occasion (2005, 2008, 2012).
8. Wales have won 10 in their last 11 Tests against their hosts, with Scotland’s success coming in their last meeting at BT Murrayfield two years ago.
9. Thirteen of the Wales match-day squad for Saturday’s trip to Murrayfield play for either Ospreys or Scarlets, who were to merge amid the “Project Reset”.
10. Gatland’s record against Scotland: Ten Tests played, ten Tests won.
11. Scotland’s most recent win against Wales came two years ago when Rob Howley was in charge with Gatland preparing for the British and Irish Lions tour.
12. Warren Gatland is two matches away from a third Grand Slam.
13. Scotland's 29-13 home victory in the 2017 Six Nations is their only win against Wales in 12 games, when Rob Howley was caretaker coach.
14. Wales have won 12 consecutive matches in all competitions, their longest winning run in Test history (W11, 1907-1910).
15. Scotland have conceded 29 penalties in this tournament, a joint high with Italy.
