Scotland U20 24 - 17 England U20: Stunning win for young Scots

Scotland Under-20s put in a superb performance to defeat their English counterparts in the Six Nations at Myreside.

Scotland Under-20 celebrate Finlay Richardson's try in the stunning win over England at Myreside. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS/SRU

The Scots had lost to Wales and France heavily already, but were led brilliantly by skipper Robbie Smith. A crowd of 3,610 watched them pull off a famous victory.

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 and, when stand-off Ross Thompson converted, it was 7-3.

On 34 minutes England got their first try, a 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, tighthead prop Finlay Richardson making it 12-17.

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

Five minutes later, Richardson grabbed his second try of the night to make it 24-17.