France beat Scotland in an entertaining match as the weekend’s Six Nations action came to a conclusion in Paris.
France broke the deadlock when Camille Lopez slotted an early penalty before Stuart Hogg dotted down in the corner after a period of Scottish pressure.
Scotland's Stuart Hogg scores their first try. Image: ©INPHO/Craig Watson
Lopez kicked the home side out to a 6-5 lead before Gael Fickou scored after a mutli-phase attack in the Scottish 22. Lopez converted from the touchline to give Les Bleus a 13-5 advantage.
France’s Gael Fickou scores a try. Image: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland
Finn Russell slotted two penalties before half time to leave it 13-11 to the hosts at half time.
Scotland were out of the traps quickest in the second half and Tim Swinson scored under the posts after a Scottish break away. There was a bizarre incident when Finn Russell missed the conversion in front of the posts after he was given the wrong kicking tee. Why he didn't drop-kick it boggles the mind.
France's Camille Lopez kicks a penalty. Image: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
France dominated possession for most of the second half and Lopez landed three more penalties to give the French a 22-16 win. They head to Dublin in two weeks time while Scotland welcome Wales to Murrayfield.
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