Scotland have secured promotion back to the World Rugby U20 Championship in 2025 after winning the second-tier U20 Trophy with a 48-10 victory against USA at Hive Stadium on Wednesday night.
The opening day of the World Rugby U20 Trophy produced the two highest scores in the history of the competition, with hosts Scotland and Pool A rivals Japan running amok against Samoa and Hong Kong China.
Caolin Blade’s 22-minute first-half hat-trick catapulted Connacht to an opening 34-26 bonus-point win over the Ospreys in the BKT United Rugby Championship at the Sportsground.
Jack Carty’s second-half drop-goal proved just enough for Connacht to edge out Ospreys 22-19 in an entertaining clash in Swansea.
The Ospreys and Connacht claimed much-needed Pro14 victories as Glasgow Warriors made it seven wins from seven with a routine home triumph.
Facing Scotland in the Six Nations would be an easier baptism for Keelan Giles, according to Wales legend Gareth Edwards.