Scotland produced a dominant first-hour display to secure a 35-29 Six Nations victory over Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday.
The hosts built a commanding 35-8 lead before Wales mounted a spirited late comeback to claim two bonus points.
Tom Jordan and Blair Kinghorn both scored doubles for Scotland, whilst Finn Russell delivered a perfect kicking performance, successfully converting all five tries.
The result keeps Scotland's slim championship hopes alive whilst extending Wales' record losing streak to 16 consecutive Test defeats.
Scotland emerged victorious over Wales in a Six Nations thriller
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Scotland dominated the first half, running in four tries to lead 28-8 at the break.
Kinghorn opened the scoring after just five minutes, finishing off a superb 14-phase move following Graham's incisive run.
Jordan claimed his first Test try six minutes later after excellent work from Van der Merwe and Jones.
Wales briefly responded through Blair Murray, but Graham soon restored Scotland's advantage after Russell sold Anscombe a clever dummy.
Jordan completed his brace before half-time, capitalising on Welsh errors after prop WillGriff John had been sin-binned.
Russell, who missed all his kicks against England, converted all four tries.
Scotland continued their dominance after the break, with Kinghorn crossing for his second try just eight minutes into the second half.
The score came after excellent play from Jones and Russell, who released the full-back through a gap in the Welsh defence.
Russell's fifth successful conversion extended Scotland's lead to 35-8, leaving them on course to eclipse their record 28-point victory over Wales from two years ago.
At this point, Murrayfield was in party mood with the game seemingly won and Scotland in complete control.
Tom Jordan scores the fourth try for Scotland
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Wales staged a remarkable fightback in the final quarter as Scotland's intensity dropped.
Ben Thomas crossed the line in the 61st minute, making amends for his earlier error.
Teddy Williams soon added Wales' third try as the visitors suddenly found their rhythm.
Scotland, who had looked so comfortable, began to appear rattled as their lead diminished.
Wales fought back but it was too little too late
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Max Llewellyn powered over after the clock had gone red to secure a second bonus point for Wales.
Jarrod Evans, who replaced Anscombe, added three conversions to bring the final score to 35-29.
The victory moves Scotland up to third in the Six Nations table, keeping their slim title hopes mathematically alive.
They face leaders France in Paris next weekend, needing all five points and a 52-point winning margin to have any chance of success.
