2011 SIX NATIONS: SCOTLAND v WALES
Venue: Murrayfield Stadium Date: Saturday, 12 February Kick-off: 1700 GMT
Coverage: Watch live on BBC One from 1635, and on the Red Button and online; listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC Radio Scotland; live text commentary on BBC Sport website and mobiles. Also broadcast on BBC America.

Scrum-half Chris Cusiter believes Scotland will be out to make up for last year's defeat in Cardiff when they meet Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Cusiter, who is currently injured, was in the team which surrendered a lead to lose in the last minute in Wales.

"It was nightmare game for everyone to be involved in," he told BBC Scotland.

"I'm sure the boys on Saturday will be desperate to get a win and lay those Cardiff memories to rest, because it was a horrible last 10 minutes."

In February last year at the Millennium Stadium, Scotland were closing in on their first win on Welsh soil since 2002.

Cusiter was captain of the Scots side which suffered defeat in Cardiff last year

But, down to 13 men, the Scots appeared to tire and Wales levelled the match with a penalty in the 79th minute, before Shane Williams crossed the line to snatch victory for the hosts.

As well as the frustrating reverse for the Scots, the day will also be remembered for the serious neck injury to Thom Evans, which ultimately forced the winger to retire from the sport.

"Obviously the injury to Thom was the overriding story that day - and rightly so," recalled Cusiter, who is out of action as he is suffering from a patella problem.

"But the game started so well for Scotland and we got ourselves such a great lead from two tries and then Dan Parks' drop-goal early in the second half.

"But everything that day conspired for us to lose in the last 10 minutes [with Scott Lawson and Phil Godman both sent to the sin-bin].

"It was just an unbelievable scenario and I don't think anyone has really digested it properly.

To lose in Paris was no disgrace, but to lose again at home would be very tough to bounce back from. Scotland need to win this home game Chris Cusiter

"It was one of the most emotional games that most of us have been involved in."

After an opening-day defeat in this year's championship for the Scots, 34-21 to France in Paris, Cusiter believes the visit of the Welsh to Edinburgh takes on greater significance.

"It's a big chance for Scotland to this weekend to get a win and kick-start their Six Nations campaign," said Cusiter.

"Andy Robinson's kept the same team, which shows he was happy with the players and the overall performance.

"He was, of course, upset with the result, and also the number of turnovers.

"To lose in Paris was no disgrace, but to lose again at home would be very tough to bounce back from.

"Scotland need to win this home game.

"Wales are under pressure, but you can't judge them too much when they lost against England last weekend as, in my eyes, the English are the tournament favourites.

Ford expects the Scots to do better against Wales at Murrayfield

"This weekend is a different story for Wales.

"Scotland's defence will be vastly improved from last week and, although it'll be tight, I predict a Scotland win."

Meanwhile, in Cusiter's absence, Alistair Kellock will play at Murrayfield for the first time as Scotland captain believing scrum changes will ensure a win over Wales.

Kellock was skipper in Paris as the Scots put on a spirited display before losing to the French.

"We attacked well," he told BBC Scotland. "We got our strike runners into the game.

"Our set-piece was not good enough, so that needs to improve. If we do that, I honestly believe we can get the win at the weekend."

Scotland, who have so often struggled to find the try line in recent seasons, scored three in Paris yet still tasted defeat by the reigning Six Nations champions.

If we play with the same pace and tempo that we have shown and are clinical, we can definitely beat the Welsh Scotland hooker Ross Ford

Kellock pinpointed the scrum as the area of the pitch where the Scots must improve against a Welsh side who will be just as desperate to revive their title hopes.

"It was a definite disappointment because we had worked hard on it last week," he said.

Hooker Ross Ford agreed that it was deficiencies in the Scots' own play rather than an early French try that ultimately led to defeat.

"It was a bit of a blow, but we knew, if we stuck in, we could come back," he said.

"But we did not keep a hold of the ball for long enough and were not clinical enough in key areas when we needed to."

"I firmly believe that, if we play with the same pace and tempo that we have shown and are clinical, we can definitely beat the Welsh."

Chris Cusiter and former Wales hooker Garin Jenkins will preview Scotland v Wales on Sport Nation, BBC Radio Scotland 810 MW and online, from 0905 GMT on Saturday 12 February.

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