Reports of Scotland’s demise were greatly exaggerated. Romania were routed here, comprehensively outclassed by opponents that tore into their task with determination and precision.
The Oaks have conceded 242 points in three matches and their limitations have been ruthlessly exposed. All that matters for Scotland, though, is that a second consecutive bonus-point victory has set up an unmissable encounter with Ireland in Paris next Saturday. Step by step, they have created a chance to earn what had looked an unlikely place in the last eight.
