Pivac salutes Biggar’s ‘fight’ as Wales see off Scotland

No gain without pain - Wales captain Dan Biggar (left) and Scotland wing Darcy Graham (centre) compete for the ball during the hosts' 20-17 Six Nations win in Cardiff Geoff Caddick AFP 

CARDIFF, AFP: Wales coach Wayne Pivac praised captain Dan Biggar as “someone who fights for every last inch” after the fly-half played through the pain barrier to revive his side’s Six Nations title hopes against Scotland.

Reigning champions Wales returned to Cardiff on Saturday following a chastening 29-7 loss away to Ireland in the first round of fixtures. Biggar, however, steered them to a much-needed 20-17 win over Scotland at the Principality Stadium, despite struggling with an injury to his right knee. The 32-year-old still kicked 15 points, including a match-clinching drop-goal 10 minutes from time, as he marked his 100th international appearance for Wales and the British and Irish Lions in style.

Northampton playmaker Biggar’s performance was also hugely appreciated by his team-mates after a match where Wales recorded their 11th successive win over Scotland in Cardiff, a run stretching back 20 years.