Jubilant scenes as Scotland crush Colombia to reach Rugby World Cup and Wales opponents confirmed

Scotland have qualified for the Women's Rugby World Cup following a 59-3 victory over Colombia.

Eight players shared nine tries on Friday as Scotland swept into this year's tournament in New Zealand with a comprehensive win in Dubai in the final qualification match.

Megan Gaffney got two while Evie Wills notched her first try for her country.

Sarah Law, Rhona Lloyd, Molly Wright, Jade Konkel, Lana Skeldon and Lisa Thomson also crossed.

Colombia's only points came from a Maria Arzuaga penalty late in the first half.

It marks the first time Scotland Women have reached a World Cup since 2010.

It means Wales will be facing Bryan Easson's Scots, Australia and defending champions New Zealand in Pool A during the group stages of the tournament, which starts on October 8.

Wales' first home match of the Women's Six Nations, against Scotland at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, April 2, now takes on fresh significance as it will be a dress rehearsal for their World Cup meeting this autumn.

Scotland head coach Bryan Easson said: “I am so proud of the team, this has been a long journey, but now we are going to a World Cup and we are so happy. I was pleased with how we controlled this game and now we can start building towards New Zealand."

Lissete Martinez, Colombia's proud head coach, said: "This trip to Dubai has been a great experience for us. To play against a team of the quality of Scotland shows us the levels we want to try to get to and now we want to try and push on and grow women’s rugby in our country. For us to do that we have to play Test matches and get more games against good sides, but we hope what we have done in Dubai has inspired young girls in our country to take up the sport."

The final whistle sparked celebrations