22 June 2020 As One At Home this week. When France collapsed, Hastings banged over the first points. I can't say too much about it. 24 June 2020 Kids Corner. Scotland send it back and Jalibert runs it back. @JunoirBlaber 2,431 views. YELLOW CARD to Cros. Another France error! I must have one of those faces," Ritchie said afterwards. Find out more By The Newsroom. A red card for a moment of recklessness ended France's hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam on Sunday, as they lost 28-17 to a clinical Scotland in a meltdown with echoes … It was a fluke, but Murrayfield didn't care a whole lot about that. Some scrambling defence saves Scotland. The centre had Price on his shoulder and when the scrum-half was hauled down in the France 22, the recycle was quick and the execution precise, Ritchie and Johnson sending Maitland in for his second score. I've seen the photo a couple of times. To use comments you will need to have JavaScript enabled. "Scotland had a mixed record against France during 2019, losing in Paris during the Six Nations before World Cup warm-up matches staged in Nice and Edinburgh saw the hosts on each occasion come out on top.However, with new coach Galthie in charge of a much-changed squad, Townsend will not spend much time reviewing last year's clashes.The head coach - who will hand hooker Fraser Brown his 50th cap on Sunday - said: "We know how good the French team are and how well we'll have to play to beat them but we've prepared really well this week, and we're up for that challenge. Why don't you actually read what was written. It's one of those things that happen in a game and the guy's got sent off. 8 Mar 2020 12… Jalibert then rifled over the conversion to put France ahead. Hastings' conversion from the touchline was pin-sharp. Scotland beat France at BT Murrayfield for second straight win Scotland returned to winning ways at a packed BT Murrayfield with a vengeance this afternoon, dismantling French Grand Slam hopes through a combination of trenchant defence, breakdown savvy and some ruthless finishing. In terms of players who have come into their team, Charles Ollivon for example had a great game against us in Nice, Antoine Dupont and Romain N'Tamack have played very well coming into the team this last year or two, certainly N'Tamack has. Our best players should be on the park, not sulking in a hotel somewhere. Centre Sam Johnson kept his cool in the decisive moment and gave it on a plate to Maitland, who sprinted over in the corner. — Guinness Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) March 8, 2020 But then France imploded, and Scotland produced a sharp performance that will go down as one of their best under Gregor Townsend. They then stray offside, penalty.Marchand throws into the lineout and the ball is hit back toward the French side.
Practically every player was in there, pushing and shoving, but Haouas threw a punch at Ritchie, connected, and got what he deserved - a red card.Hastings added to the visitors' misery by putting over the resultant penalty to inch Scotland back in front.
Fair decision.France will be favourites but, at home, Scotland will fancy their chances.A gentle reminder that any fantasy switches need to be made in the next 20 minutes...24 - Nick Tompkins has beaten 24 defenders in the Six Nations this year, the 9th player to reach that tally in a campaign; The extra ballast and ball carrying of Sutherland and Fagerson has been a bonus for Scotland, while le Roux's physical defence has been nicely complimented by the attacking game of Willemse.The Glasgow forward's return is one of three changes to the pack which helped beat Italy a fortnight ago in Rome.Edinburgh pair Grant Gilchrist and Nick Haining are also recalled to the starting XV as their club-mates Stuart McInally, Ben Toolis and Magnus Bradbury make way.Exeter lock Sam Skinner is named on the bench as he eyes his first appearance since last summer after returning from the hamstring injury that cost him a place at the World Cup.The replacements also features the return of 27-times capped Worcester stand-off Duncan Weir, who could make his first Scotland appearance since the 2017 championship, while Glasgow's Kyle Steyn also hopes to get a run-out for his debut.A peace of sorts between the Dark Blues boss and his maverick playmaker has broken out after the disciplinary row which threatened Russell's entire international future.While he will now miss the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations campaign - including today's visit of the French to Murrayfield - the Racing 92 ace has offered up some crucial nuggets of information on the players he plays with and against in the Top 14.And Townsend admits they will be crucial as he and his coaching staff look to upset Les Bleus' bid for the clean sweep. Watson strips the ball but Horne, on from the bench, is bundled into touch by Dupont.The referee comes back for the penalty after the attack falters.Hogg attempts a chip and chase but it bounces into the hands of Jalibert. Romain Ntamack, France's impressive fly-half, was also lost to a concussion having also missed an early penalty.Two penalties from Adam Hastings put Scotland into a 6-0 lead but France's best period of the match led to their first try, all starting with Julien Marchand winning a turnover penalty.