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Wales coach Steve Tandy says Adam Beard's miscued kick was not the deciding factor behind his omission to face Scotland this weekend. The vastly-experienced second-row was culpable for France's fourth try in the 54-12 defeat last Sunday, attempting a grubber near halfway that allowed the visitors to pounce. The 63-cap lock has been left out of the squad altogether, with Ellis Mee, Dan Edwards and Olly Cracknell also dropping out of the matchday 23. Here's what Tandy had to say about the call 👇