WALES BEATS SCOTLAND. LONDON, February 2.
&t Rugby, Wales (two tries) beat Scotland (one goal).
By this victory Wales has avenged the»,> 'defeat inflicted by Scotland last year. In 1907 Scotland put up a splendid record, -winning the whole three of the international matches, and jumping from the 'bottom to- the top of the list. The match •gainst Wales was won by two tries to a ■penalty goal. Only once in the three matches was Scotland's goal line crossed, and it speaks well for the stamina of the players that against Wales and "England they were in a minority .at half-time. t Scotland also- achieved the distinction of . j>°ing the only team to beat the South ! (African footballers in an international , •Jjonteat. 1
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Otago Witness, Issue 2812, 5 February 1908, Page 58
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