Gwen Crabb was sent to the sin-bin for a high challenge on Elliann Clarke and shortly after the Wales lock rejoined the fray, Scotland extended their lead through Gallagher in the 64th minute. Orr added more gloss to the scoreline two minutes from time, with Nelson adding a fourth conversion to give Scotland a flying start.

Wales key player: Jasmine Joyce-Butchers is an absolute flyer on the wing for Wales. The three-time Olympian with Team GB sevens won her 50th cap for Wales against Australia in recent weeks, having become a mainstay since making her debut in 2017 against, fittingly, Scotland. Expect her to light up the field.

Lynn promised "honest conversations", so how can Wales save their World Cup campaign with group matches against pool favourites Canada and an awkward reunion with former head coach Ioan Cunningham's Fiji. This was Lynn's eighth game in charge of Wales and he remains with just one win - albeit a significant one in Australia.

Scotland overcame pre-tournament woes and past disappointment in the Women’s Rugby World Cup to hand themselves a strong chance of qualifying for the knockout phase after winning their opening pool game against Wales on Saturday.

Manchester, England Salford Community Stadium Saturday Scotland 38 (Francesca McGhie 3, Leia Brebner-Holden, Evie Gallagher, Emma Orr tries; Helen Nelson 4 conversions), Wales 8 (Alex Callender try; Keira Bevan penalty).

Former Brexit minister David Jones sees the Reform 'revolution' coming to Wales as the nation braces for an election which could shatter the status quo