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Scotland's Quick Restart Try Stuns Wales in Six Nations

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Scotland's dramatic comeback victory over Wales in the Six Nations hinged on a moment of quick thinking that changed the game's momentum. With Wales leading 23-12 in the 58th minute, Darcy Graham scored a try straight from a restart that stunned the hosts and swung the match in Scotland's favor.

The decisive play began when Jarrod Evans slotted a penalty for Wales, and an efficient ball boy quickly presented the ball for Scotland's restart. Finn Russell took a quick drop-out toward the vacant Welsh right side, catching the defense napping. Graham, who had just entered the game, outsprinted Gabriel Hamer-Webb to score, with Russell's conversion reducing the deficit to four points.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy called it "another harsh lesson" in high-class rugby, noting his team failed to make Scotland work for the opportunity. Former players and pundits agreed the moment was pivotal - with Martin Johnson and Jonathan Davies both identifying it as the turning point that cost Wales the match.