Rugby World Cup team news: Scotland fuelled by 'sour taste' in must-win Wales clash

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Crunch Group B tie in Salford is likely to be decisive
Scots lost to Wales during group-stage exit in 2022

It may be on day two of the Women's Rugby World Cup but Scotland's meeting with Wales on Saturday afternoon has the hallmarks of one of the tournament's most important group games.

Canada are likely to win Group B, meaning the Celtic clash in Salford may effectively represent a knockout game less than 24 hours after the tournament kicks off. The stakes are high, as is motivation for Scotland on multiple fronts.

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