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CARDIFF - Shane Williams scored twice as Wales overcame Scotland 30-15 at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday to continue their unbeaten start in the Six Nations.
The wing touched down in either half to extend Warren Gatland's 100 per cent start as Wales coach, while James Hook scored
a try in between.
Scotland remained in the contest for more than an hour thanks to the boot of Chris Paterson which provided all of their points.
The hosts were given a rapturous reception on their return to their home ground following last week's win at Twickenham.
Despite Wales' early domination, it was the visitors who opened the scoring through Chris Paterson's penalty on 10 minutes.
Wales hit back within two minutes as a sweeping move involving Gavin Henson, Hook and Lee Byrne found Williams who went through for his 36th test try.
Gatland's men were handed a further boost three minutes later when Scotland saw lock Nathan Hines was yellow carded for a swinging arm on Byrne.
The hosts failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage, waiting until Hines was back on the pitch before increasing their lead to seven points with a Hook penalty on 28 minutes.
Scotland suffered a blow when skipper Jason White was replaced on the half hour by Allister Hogg after suffering what appeared to be a head injury.
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Paterson kept the Scots in touch with his second penalty as Wales led 10-6 at the interval and he reduced the lead to just one point with a third penalty on 44 minutes.
Wales rallied and Hook scored Wales' second try two minutes later when he collected Duncan Jones' pass and accelerated through a gaping hole before seeing off the challenge of Ross Ford.
Paterson nudged Scotland back into contention with his fourth penalty and brought Frank Hadden's side back to 17-15 with his fifth successful kick on 55 minutes.
Gatland threw on the experienced Llanelli Scarlets trio of Stephen Jones, Dwayne Peel and Matthew Rees for Hook, Mike Phillips and Huw Bennett.
It worked a treat as Jones kicked Wales five points clear before Williams clinched the match with a brilliant solo try.
He beat four Scottish challenges and then beat Scotland and Ospreys team-mate Nikki Walker in the left corner. Italian television match official Carlo Damasco awarded the try although it appeared his foot was in touch.
Jones added the conversion and his penalty with seven minutes left sealed the victory.
- REUTERS
