Six Nations: France hold off Scotland after two red cards in Paris clash

Six Nations: France hold off Scotland after two red cards in Paris clash

By Alipate Narawa
27/02/2023
[Photo: The Mirror]

Six Nations defending champion France bounced back from losing to Ireland by holding off Scotland 32-21 at home to end the Scottish hopes of a Grand Slam.

Tries from flyhalf Romain Ntamack, left winger Ethan Dumortier and fullback Thomas Ramos had France 19-0 ahead with as many minutes on the clock.

Two tries from centre Huw Jones saw the Scots rally to 22-14. A Ramos penalty gave France some breathing space until playmaker Finn Russell – who was causing problems with his slick offloads – spotted a gap for a converted try to move the Scots within four points with 10 minutes left.

Both sides were down to 14 men after 12 minutes for high tackles.

Ntamack had already scored in the fifth minute when lock Grant Gilchrist was red-carded two minutes later for a high tackle on Anthony Jelonch, while recalled France prop Mohamed Haouas saw red for appearing to target scrumhalf Ben White's head.

France was ahead 22-7 at half-time.

Scotland took maximum points against England and Wales with wins from its opening two matches for the first time in 27 years. But defeat leaves Gregor Townsend five points behind Ireland ahead of their clash.

Scotland, England and France have 10 points.

Source: Stuff.co


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