Scotland stun France 50-40 to keep Six Nations dream alive
Scotland stun France 50-40 to keep Six Nations dream alive
Scotland stun France 50-40 at Murrayfield in a dazzling seven-try display that keeps their Six Nations hopes alive and reshapes the title race.
Scotland produced one of their greatest-ever performances to beat France 50-40 at Murrayfield, seven tries sealing a stunning win that keeps their Six Nations dream flickering. The rampant hosts surged into the lead, with wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn both crossing twice, and adds from Pierre Schoeman, Ben White and substitute Tom Jordan completing a historic scoreline. The result jolts the championship as the French arrive in Edinburgh with a bonus-point win needed to seal a second consecutive title and a potential grand slam. Scotland led 47-14 at one point before France rallied late to make the final minutes tense and to add four tries for a more respectable look.