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Men's Six Nations
Scotland (19) 50
Tries: Graham 2, Steyn 2, Schoeman, White, Jordan Cons: Russell 6 Pen: Russell
France (14) 40
Tries: Bielle-Biarrey, Attissogbe, Dupont, Ramos 2, Jegou Cons: Ramos 5
Rampant Scotland dynamited French Grand Slam dreams with a stunning seven-try victory at Murrayfield that blew the Six Nations championship wide open.
In a staggering contest of 13 tries and 90 points, Gregor Townsend's men were astonishing in every way until a madcap endgame that saw France run in a battery of tries.
The Scots landed seven scores and a half century of points against the previously imperious but now seriously beleaguered French.
Darcy Graham put them ahead early. Louis Bialle-Biarrey - scoring in his ninth consecutive Six Nations match - and Theo Attisogbe hit back in rapid order to seemingly put France in control.
But, no. Steyn and Pierre Schoman scored before the half was out. Then Ben White darted over early in the new half, followed quickly by Steyn and Graham, each for their second of the match.
Tom Jordan added a seventh as France reeled - 47-14 after just over an hour and then 50-14 when Finn Russell banged over a conversion.
France came back with a barrage of tries late on - and claimed what could prove a decisive bonus point - but it was too little, too late for this game.
This was a glorious, bewilderingly brilliant day for these Scotland players. Dublin awaits the on the final day.
More to follow.
Scotland: Kinghorn; Graham, Jones, Tuipulotu (capt), Steyn; Russell, White; Schoeman, Turner, Rae, Brown, Cummings, M Fagerson, Darge, Dempsey.
Replacements: Ashman, Sutherland, Z Fagerson, Gilchrist, Douglas, Bayliss, Horne, Jordan.
France: Ramos; Attissogbe, Depoortere, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey; Jalibert, Dupont (capt); Gros, Marchand, Aldegheri; Ollivon, Guillard; Cros, Jegou, Jelonch
Replacements: Mauvaka, Neti, Bamba, Flament, Meafou, Nouchi, Serin, Barassi
Referee: Angus Gardner (Aus)
Assistant referees: Andrew Brace (Ire) & Craig Evans (Wal)
TMO: Brett Cronan (Aus)
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Scotland (19) 50
Tries: Graham 2, Steyn 2, Schoeman, White, Jordan Cons: Russell 6 Pen: Russell
France (14) 40
Tries: Bielle-Biarrey, Attissogbe, Dupont, Ramos 2, Jegou Cons: Ramos 5
Rampant Scotland dynamited French Grand Slam dreams with a stunning seven-try victory at Murrayfield that blew the Six Nations championship wide open.
In a staggering contest of 13 tries and 90 points, Gregor Townsend's men were astonishing in every way until a madcap endgame that saw France run in a battery of tries.
The Scots landed seven scores and a half century of points against the previously imperious but now seriously beleaguered French.
Darcy Graham put them ahead early. Louis Bialle-Biarrey - scoring in his ninth consecutive Six Nations match - and Theo Attisogbe hit back in rapid order to seemingly put France in control.
But, no. Steyn and Pierre Schoman scored before the half was out. Then Ben White darted over early in the new half, followed quickly by Steyn and Graham, each for their second of the match.
Tom Jordan added a seventh as France reeled - 47-14 after just over an hour and then 50-14 when Finn Russell banged over a conversion.
France came back with a barrage of tries late on - and claimed what could prove a decisive bonus point - but it was too little, too late for this game.
This was a glorious, bewilderingly brilliant day for these Scotland players. Dublin awaits the on the final day.
More to follow.
Line-ups
Scotland: Kinghorn; Graham, Jones, Tuipulotu (capt), Steyn; Russell, White; Schoeman, Turner, Rae, Brown, Cummings, M Fagerson, Darge, Dempsey.
Replacements: Ashman, Sutherland, Z Fagerson, Gilchrist, Douglas, Bayliss, Horne, Jordan.
France: Ramos; Attissogbe, Depoortere, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey; Jalibert, Dupont (capt); Gros, Marchand, Aldegheri; Ollivon, Guillard; Cros, Jegou, Jelonch
Replacements: Mauvaka, Neti, Bamba, Flament, Meafou, Nouchi, Serin, Barassi
Match officials
Referee: Angus Gardner (Aus)
Assistant referees: Andrew Brace (Ire) & Craig Evans (Wal)
TMO: Brett Cronan (Aus)
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