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Scotland v France highlights: Six Nations score and updates as visitors hold on to win in thrilling end

Scotland 16-20 France: Les Bleus bounce back from last week’s humiliation against Ireland with a dramatic win at Murraygield as Scotland denied at the death

Harry Latham-Coyle
Saturday 10 February 2024 14:56 EST
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Scotland suffered a dramatic 20-16 defeat to France as the second weekend of the Six Nations kicked off in style in Edinburgh.

Gregor Townsend’s side just about survived a scintillating Welsh comeback to secure a first win in Cardiff in 22 years in round one but endured similarly dramatic heartbreak a week later.

Louis Bialle-Biarrey’s stunning 70th-minute solo try – as he collected his own chip over the top to dot down – had put France one point ahead and they added a penalty to extend the lead to four before Scotland drove for the match-winning try as the clock seeped into the red. They burrowed their way over the line from close range but, after a long TMO review, it was determined they had been held up, with insufficient evidence to overturn the on-field call of no-try and Les Bleus clung on.

Scotland had led for most of the match due to Ben White’s early try but Gael Fickou scored for Les Bleus and kickers Thomas Ramos and Finn Russell traded penalties before the late drama.

Relive live coverage of Scotland vs France in today’s live blog:

Scotland 0-0 France, 6 minutes

That looks a sore one for Jones, who ended up in a bit of a squeeze between Jonathan Danty and Gael Fickou. He lumbers back to join his teammates, attempting to jog it off. One to monitor.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 February 2024 14:24

Scotland 0-0 France, 6 minutes

Attacking ball for the hosts, then, the lineout taken virtually on the French 22 and the ball tossed out into midfield. Scotland’s carriers rather get themselves in a muddle, though - knocked on by co-captain Darge and France tonk long to flip the field. A fine kick from Maxime Lucu.

Huw Jones appears to have hurt himself. The medics rush on to attend to the centre’s lower leg.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 February 2024 14:24

Scotland 0-0 France, 4 minutes

Turnover, French ball, and wide they spread it, Kyle Rowe shooting up impressively to prevent Gael Fickou freeing the arms. And that’s excellent defence, in the end, Rory Darge limpeting over the top and winning a turnover penalty. Smart work from Scotland in transition given how dangerous France can be from that sort of situation.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 February 2024 14:22

Scotland 0-0 France, 3 minutes

A first lineout throw from George Turner is on the money, and Finn Russell punts first phase possession, with both teams happy to put the ball in the air. Damian Penaud returns neatly, angling towards the touchline and finding it about five metres short of the Scottish 22 on the hop.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 February 2024 14:20

Scotland 0-0 France, 1 minute

Maxime Lucu goes to the boot immediately, Harry Paterson slightly misjudging the flight but taking competently enough. He gets a bit of a plastering, though.

Scotland also go to the air swiftly; over-cooked and marked. France clear long.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 February 2024 14:19

KICK OFF!

A Nic Berry blast on the whistle and we are up and running in Edinburgh.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 February 2024 14:18

Scotland v France

A final word to their team from Finn Russell and Rory Darge, leading together for the first time of course. Gregory Alldritt, who has a bit of Scottish heritage himself, gives France a gee-up.

Round two of the Six Nations is upon us.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 February 2024 14:17

Anthems

It’s not quite as punchy a rendition as last week on the Cote d’Azur, but “La Marseillaise” is spritely enough, bolstered by plenty of French travellers who have made their way into Murrayfield.

The piper on the roof sends us in to “Flower of Scotland”, with an ambitious Tifo-style effort in one stand. It looks rather nice.

Right, time for action. This should be a lot of fun.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 February 2024 14:15

Scotland v France

Princess Anne is out and about as Scottish Rugby’s royal representation, casting her eye over the Auld Alliance Trophy as the bagpipers play.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 February 2024 14:09

Scotland v France

I say dry - the rain has just started to fall as the players come out onto a lush green surface. Damian Penaud puffs out his cheeks as he bounces around, readying himself for the anthems.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 February 2024 14:07

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