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Scotland v France: Mohamed Haouas cracks under Rory Sutherland’s pressure

9 March 2020 Colin Renton 2

Frenchman saw red for lashing out at Jamie Ritchie but the pressure he was under at scrum time surely contributed to his state of mind …

Sean Maitland scored two tries for Scotland against France.
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Scotland v France: Scotland player ratings

8 March 2020 The Offside Line Team 4

Some big performances from the men in blue as they derail Les Bleus’ Grand Slam bandwagon with a convincing win …

Gregor Townsend will lead a confident Scotland team to Cardiff next week. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v France reaction: ‘We need to raise our level again for Wales,’ says Gregor Townsend

8 March 2020 David Barnes 7

Buoyant Scots head to Cardiff hoping to secure a third win on the bounce in this Six Nations, but face a six day turnaround …

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Scotland v France: Sean Maitland double dashes visitors’ Grand Slam dream

8 March 2020 Stuart Bathgate 7

Scotland 28 France 17 STUART BATHGATE @ Murrayfield SCOTLAND dashed France’s hopes of a first Grand Slam in a decade with an impressive performance that mixed solidity in defence with more than a dash of adventure …

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Scotland v France: Five reasons why Scotland can derail France’s Grand Slam bid

7 March 2020 Bryn Palmer 4

Bryn Palmer assesses the home team’s chances of picking up a second consecutive victory in this year’s Six Nations when they face Les Bleus on Sunday …

Emile Ntamack has backed the current France team to take everything that is thrown at them in their stride. Image: David Gibson / Fotosport
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Scotland v France: ‘Les Bleus are operating at only 40 percent of potential’

7 March 2020 Colin Renton Comments Off on Scotland v France: ‘Les Bleus are operating at only 40 percent of potential’

Former French player and coach Emile Ntamack believes the current generation – with his son Romain at stand-off – have the world at their feet …

Rory Darge carries the ball for Scotland Under-20s against France at Netherdale. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Close but no cigar for Scotland Under-20s against France

6 March 2020 David Barnes 2

Sean Lineen’s side can draw positives from performance as they look ahead to next Friday’s final Six Nations match away to Wales …

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Scotland v France: Nick Haining, Grant Gilchrist and Fraser Brown return

6 March 2020 David Barnes 9

SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting XV ahead of Sunday’s Six Nations clash against France, with No 8 Nick Haining, second-row Grant Gilchrist and hooker Fraser Brown (who will …

Roan Frostwick in action against England earlier in this year's U20s Six Nations championship. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Roan Frostwick aims to help Scotland Under-20s achieve first ever win over France

5 March 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Roan Frostwick aims to help Scotland Under-20s achieve first ever win over France

Scrum-half is putting into practice the lessons learned during last year’s U20s Six Nations, as well as from training with Edinburgh and playing Super6 with Watsonians this season …

Roan Frostwick, in action here against England, returns to the Scotland Under-20s starting XV for Friday night's clash against France. Image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON
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One change to Scotland Under-20s team ahead of France match

4 March 2020 David Barnes 4

Roan Frostwick returns at scrum-half in place of Kyle McGhie ahead of Friday night’s Six Nations match at Netherdale …

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