Wales built on last weekend's "shock" win against England by beating an under performing Scottish side 30-15 in an error-strewn encounter at the Millennium Stadium.
Photo - Shane Williams grabs Wales first try.
Warren Gatland's side dominated the game and scored three tries to none, but Chris Paterson's boot kept the Scots in the match until the final quarter.
Indeed it took a controversial late Shane Williams try to finally end Scotland's hopes of snatching a dramatic victory.
Paterson's early penalty had given Scotland the lead against the run of play before Wales grabbed their first try in the 13th minute when Shane Williams capitalised on some poor Scottish play before gliding over.
Scotland survived with 14 men for ten minutes following Nathan Hines' indiscretion and, after James Hook and Paterson had exchanged penalties, Wales led by only four points at the break, 10-6.
Paterson's boot kept Scotland in the match as he landed three more penalties after the interval and Frank Hadden's side were only 17-15 behind with 15 minutes left.
Poor Scotland defending as they forgot about tackling allowed Hook to throw a dummy before easing over the line in the 46th minute but it was Shane Williams' second try that finally ended the visitors' resistance. With 12 minutes left he showed great pace before diving over in the corner. The decision went to the video referee who gave the try even though Shane Williams seemed to have put a foot in touch. It may have been a controversial moment but Wales certainly deserved to win the match as they maintained their Grand Slam hopes while the Scots face a battle to avid the wooden spoon. The Welsh side ultimately had too much creativity. More match details.
Photo - Hook goes over in the 46th minute.
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