Rugby WC: England beat Scotland by 16-12

A dominant Scotland led by 9-3 at half time but a last minute try from winger Chris Ashton completed an impressive second-half comeback after still having trailed by 3-12 in the third quarter.A dominant Scotland claimed a deserved 9-3 half-time lead thanks to the kicking exploits of fullback Chris Paterson and replacement fly-half Dan Parks with England No.10 Jonny Wilkinson suffering another forgettable day with the boot. But England rallied after the break and Wilkinson chipped away at the Scots’ advantage before Ashton pounced with Toby Flood setting the seal on a memorable fight back.England scored from a solitary converted try, two penalties and a drop goal. Scotland failed to cross the line and scored from three penalties and a drop goal. Scotlands hopes of progressing lie in the hands of Georgia who must upset Argentina on Sunday.