We are talking about the place kick that never was in Wales’ recent defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield. Trailing 16-13 in the 51st minute of that match, Wales were awarded a penalty inside Scotland’s 22 and near the touchline. Fly half Dan Biggar took the ball as if to kick the corner, but there then followed a period of confusion while Biggar, Halfpenny and captain Alun Wyn Jones conferred. The upshot was a kick to the corner, and a lineout at which Jones himself was penalised. It was not the turning point of the match – it…

Source: The Times March 07, 2017 08:58 UTC