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Davies: ‘We can’t take Scotland lightly’

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Davies: ‘We can’t take Scotland lightly’

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Jonathan Davies insists Wales are ready for the challenge Scotland will pose in round four of the Guinness Six Nations.

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Wales are currently in the middle of a 12-game winning run having overcome France, Italy and England respectively in the first three rounds of the Championship.

But Davies is adamant Wales will not underestimate a dangerous Scotland side at Murrayfield on Saturday.
“They’ll be hurting from what happened out in France so they’ll be looking to start well and get the crowd behind them and make sure they put us under pressure,” said the Scarlets centre.

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“Two years ago we were well beaten there, so we can’t take them lightly. We’ve got to show them respect because it’s going to be a very tough Test match.

“Finn Russell is a big part of their game and they’ll probably look to play with a lot of tempo. Maybe a bit more high risk.

“They’ve got nothing to lose and we’ve got to be aware of all their threats and not switch off throughout the whole 80 minutes. The big thing is make sure we play to the conditions.

“We’ve had a bit of practice in those conditions this week, but ideally we want to play a bit of rugby. If we have to play territory and put pressure on Scotland then that’s what we have to do.”

Despite their record-breaking winning run Davies insists there is no danger of complacency creeping into the camp. But Davies is confident Wales have the squad to end the Six Nations campaign on a high.

“I just think we’re very comfortable in how we prepare for games,” said Davies. “The squad is very tight and we’ve got momentum and we’re making sure we keep that. There is confidence in it but I don’t think that comes as complacency.

“The squad is reacting well to the expectancy of winning games and that’s a good place to be. There’s been an edge since we’ve come back in after the England win and we’re looking forward to the game now.

“We’re very comfortable about being around each other and we want to keep this good feeling going.”

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