by The Scrum February 23, 2018
Scotland under-20s put in a superb performance to defeat their English counterparts in the 6 Nations at Myreside on Friday night.

The Scots had lost to Wales and France heavily already, but were led brilliantly by skipper Robbie Smith to deservedly claim a famous victory.

A crowd of 3,610 watched them show great fighting spirit to come out on top.

Head Coach Steve Scott said: “I am very, very proud of the boys. To come back from a heavy defeat by France to play like that against 23 full-time pro players takes some doing.

“Their showed their drive and desire to play in a Scotland jersey.”

In the 12th minute England took the lead, stand-off Tom Hardwick kicking a penalty.

Scotland were giving as good as they got though and went ahead when they scored a try through second-row Ewan Johnson in the 23rd minute.

He barged his way over the line after a number of phases at close quarters and when stand-off Ross Thompson converted it was 7-3.

In the 34th try England got their first try, a great run by centre Ollie Lawrence setting it up, Hardwick going over and then converting.

Two minutes later a clever cross field kick by scrum-half Rory Brand set-up winger Tom Seabrook for a converted score and it was 17-7 at the break to England.

Eleven minutes into the second half Scotland’s second try came while England full-back Jordan Olowofela was in the sin bin.

The score came from tighthead prop Finlay Richardson and it was 17-12.

When Scotland bagged their third try in the 64th minute, a penalty effort when England pulled down a maul, the hosts were up 19-17.

And in the 69th minute Richardson grabbed his second try of the night to make it 24-17.