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Scotland go two from two with win over United States in WXV2

By PA
Rhona Lloyd of Scotland celebrates after scoring a try during the WXV 2 match between the United States and Scotland at Athlone Stadium on October 20, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Scotland beat the United States 24-14 in Cape Town to make it two wins from two WXV2 games.

Tries from Francesca McGhie, Emma Wassell and Rhona Lloyd, plus a Helen Nelson conversion, gave Scotland a 17-0 lead after 21 minutes before the USA responded on the stroke of half-time through Charli Jacoby’s converted score.

Chloe Rollie’s try, converted by Meryl Smith, secured a bonus point for Scotland and, despite USA hooker Paige Stathopoulos powering over 14 minutes from time, Bryan Easson’s side won for the fifth successive time.