BOTHAM SEES PROGRESS IN WELSH AGONY

JAMES BOTHAM insisted the “hurt” felt inside the Wales camp after their late Six Nations loss to Scotland was a positive reflection on the strides made under Steve Tandy.

- BY PHIL BLANCHE JAMES BOTHAM

Wales led for 75 minutes before Scotland - who trailed 20-5 at the start of the second half - stormed back to win 26-23 in Cardiff and keep their title hopes alive.

It was a 14th consecutive Six Nations defeat for Wales, who have lost six of Tandy’s seven games in charge.

Back-rower Botham said: “Emotionally it is tough, but that’s professional sport. The fact that it hurts is probably a good thing and that we were in it until the last minute.