DISCIPLINE: GET ON THE REFEREE’S WAVELENGTH

Scotland conceded 14 penalties against Wales — an increase of three from the French game. This is simply too many to give away because all you do is give away a potential three points or, at the very least, possession and territory. The goal for all teams for the number of penalties that are acceptable is less than 10 — so Scotland have been well over this target in both matches so far. A number of penalties are based on law and are quite clear but many are based on interpretation from the referee, so it is key that Scotland get on to George Clancy’s wavelength early today.