Fabien Galthié wanted to see how his men would react in defeat after the setback conceded in Dublin (19-32) two weeks ago. The tricolor coach had several answers after a spectacular match with seven tries and two red cards. Scotland wanted to mark their territory from the start, the Blues were very realistic in scoring a try very quickly. Romain Ntamack (6th) was able to infiltrate after several phases of possession and allow his team to take the lead. The French team was then able to benefit from a stroke of luck with the red card distributed to Gilchrist (7th) for a violent shoulder blow on Jelonch. The exclusion was validated after using video arbitration.
Fabien Galthié’s men took advantage of this moment of hesitation to quickly break away thanks to Ethan Dumortier (8th), who signed his second try in this Six Nations Tournament after the one scored in Italy. After a very nice collective action, the winger of LOU allows his people to take the lead a little more. However, the Blues will quickly come down from their cloud: Mohamed Haouas also receives a red card (13th) for a whim on White. Three years ago, the pillar had received a similar sanction from the side of Murrayfield. Both teams are logically reduced to 14.
???? Ethan Dumortier doubles the bet for @FranceRugby
This twist of fate did not prevent the defending champions from resuming their march forward, the best scorer of the Blues in this competition, Thomas Ramos, will offer himself a try (19th) after an interception on an uncertain pass from Finn Russell. The Stade Toulousain player went up 40 meters to increase the lead of the XV of France to 19 units. But in this first period which goes in all directions, the Scots will react by Huw Jones (25th) who scores the first points for his team in this part. Before returning to the locker room, Thomas Ramos managed a penalty and allowed the Blues to return with a fifteen-point lead: 22-7.
The second period is under the sign of Scottish domination which is becoming more and more stifling in the camp of the Blues. Huw Jones thus signs a double (48th) and allows his team to return to within ten lengths of the Blues. Thomas Ramos signs a new penalty ten minutes later to allow the XV of France to breathe (58th). But the XV du Chardon is indeed a formidable formation and its star player, Finn Russell, will not fail in his reputation. The Racing player offers himself a nice number to bring his people very close to the Blues.
Everything is restarted at the Stade de France ?? Finn Russell allows Scotland to return less than a try ??
Paradoxically, this lead, which has shrunk considerably, will wake up the Blues, much more involved and particularly effective in the scrum, Antoine Dupont and his team show a conquering face at the end of the match which will allow them to validate this victory that they so hoped for. They will even register a fourth and last try by Fickou (80th) who benefits from a nice collective work. After their defeat in Ireland, the XV of France relaunches in the Tournament and returns to match its opponent of the day. Next meeting in two weeks with the Crunch against England, March 11 on the side of Twickenham.
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Finished: Antoine Dupont, the scrum-half of France at the microphone of France Télévisions: “It’s pleasant as success in a nice context. On the other hand, we must better manage our exits from camp and avoid complications. There has satisfaction in desire and in the game. We are really happy with our performance.”
Finished: Gael Fickou, the center of the Blues, at the microphone of France Télévisons: “Honestly, there is better. We did not give up against a great team from Scotland. We are adapting despite the expulsions, we had our hearts set to react and continue in this way to finish the tournament better.”
80 mins. – Successful transformation for France: Ramos passes the transformation! Final score 32-21 for the Blues and the offensive bonus in the bag!
79 mins. – Essay for France: TEST OF FICKOU !!!!!!!!!! The test of the offensive bonus for the Blues!!!!!!!! Fickou goes strong and scores the try!!!! 30-21 for the Blues!!!!
78 mins. : The ball is not usable around Taofifenua and possession will be returned to the Scots.
77 mins. : The Blues are spinning, the Stade de France appreciates the decision and the French will try to secure the scoreboard.
76 mins. : Penalty for France at the foot of the posts, the Blues are very close to a possible 4th try and an offensive bonus!
75 mins. : The penalty for Scotland, Gray scratches a ball with a deficient support from the side of the Blues in lack of offensive marks.
74 mins. : Moefana is requested on this launch, the Blues pass through the axis with multiple charges from the fronts.
73 mins. : The scrum for France, a broken arm in favor of the Blues according to Mr. Nika Amashukeli. The French again asking for an introduction.
72 mins. – Change: Skinner replaces Gray in the second line for the visitors.
71 mins. : Dupont uses the game on foot, Jalibert cannot control the ball after a handball from Steyn on his 22 meters.
70 mins. : The scenario is still not written in stone! Scotland monopolizes the debates for many minutes while a Marseillaise resounds in the Stade de France.
69 mins. – Change: Barlot and Jalibert come into play instead of Marchand and Ntamack.
68 mins. – Successful transformation for Scotland: Russell adjusts the transformation! 25-21 for France!
67 mins. – Essay for Scotland: RUSSELL’S TEST FOR SCOTLAND!!! The fly-half attacks the front line after a strong hold from Tuipulotu! 25-19 for the Blues!
66 mins. : The showdown is to the advantage of the visitors, new sanction against the Blues.
65 mins. : Melee 5 meters from the in-goal of the Blues! The pressure is increasing on the shoulders of Fabien Galthié’s men!
64 mins. – Change: Brown, Bhatti and Nel appear on the meadow for the Scots, the entire first row.
64 mins. – Change: Wardi replaces Baille for Les Bleus.
63 mins. : Scotland monopolizes the ball, like the Blues deprived of ammunition, but recovering possession on a contest by Dupont.
62 mins. : Russell tries the low kick, without success with a dead ball exit for the opener of the XV du Chardon.
61 mins. : The French are effective in the duels, the tackles slam and the visitors retreat on this occasion.
60 mins. : Melee 5 meters from the line of the Blues, while the Scots had the choice of a penalty.
59 mins. – Change: Price replaces White, Dempsey taking over from Fagerson for Scotland.
58 mins. – Successful penalty for France: Ramos passes the penalty! 25-14 for France!
57 mins. : Gray is at fault on the ruck, penalty for the Blues on the 25 meters.
56 mins. : The French a few centimeters from the test after a clever race from Ollivon! Dumortier is tackled by three defenders on the line!
55 mins. – Change: Taofifenua replaces Willemse for France.
54 mins. : The transmissions lack precision, the Scots try impossible passes and the French are very close to interception without success.
53 mins. : Turner escapes after a maul again positive, the ball explodes from the hands nevertheless, granting a respite to the Blues.
52 mins. : The Blues are literally cornered on their 22 meters, Dupont releases on its 22 meters while Dumortier had been chased on the reception of a kicking game.
51 mins. : Possession second period: France 20% – Scotland 80%.
50 mins. : Russell procrastinates on the dismissal but comes out of it in two stages near his posts. The counter is led with a brilliant diagonal from Russell, which is later very inspired.
49 mins. – Successful transformation for Scotland: Russell passes the transformation! 22-14 for the Blues!
48 mins. – Test for Scotland: JONES TEST FOR THE SCOTTISH!!! The launch is remarkable and the center at the origin of the action slips behind the line! 22-12 for France!
47 mins. : The French are more penetrating on the maul, the advance is not significant but a high tackle already gives another advantage.
46 mins. : Russell extends the game on the 22 meters of the Blues, new defensive sequence to come for another test of character.
45 mins. : A ball carried over twenty meters for the visitors, dominating in this sector of play and a penalty to come on their 40 meters.
44 mins. : The good foundation of the Blues on this showdown, Dupont administers a monumental kick with the support of the wind.
43 mins. : White cleverly plays the closed, Willemse is offside. Scotland taps into touch about ten meters from the in-goal.
42 mins. : Ramos infiltrates near the halfway line, Dupont stomps into the arms of Russell who commits the fair stop.
41 mins. : Kick off of the second period between France and Scotland!
Half-time: Fabien Galthié, the coach of the Blues, at the microphone of France Télévisions gives his impressions: “We work for this type of event even if we cannot foresee everything. It was planned, after there is a regulation and you have to accept the referee’s decisions.”
40 mins. : It’s the break at the Stade de France! While Ollivon had scored a try on a quickly played key, the clock had passed the end of the first act! 22-7 for France against Scotland!
39 mins. : The last possession will be in favor of the visitors. The touch for the Scots is captured by Gray on the 22 meters of the French.
38 mins. : Hogg is requested in the hallway but the pass from Russell is judged forward by Mr. Nika Amashukeli.
37 mins. : Schoeman is repressed with energy by Flament, the tackles are numerous and the defensive line of quality on this action for the French.
36 mins. : A few minutes before the end of a panting and rhythmic first act. Cros receives the dismissal under the threat of the Scots.
35 mins. – Successful penalty for France: Ramos adjusts the penalty on the left side! 22-7 for the Blues!
34 mins. : The French reach up to 22 opposing meters, the passes and the percussions multiply with an advantage in progress.
33 mins. : It’s a disjointed but terribly lively game that has been going on for a few minutes, as both teams want to seek outsiders.
32 mins. : Flament captures a defensive touch on the 5 meters, Dupont taps for the exit from camp but it is relatively modest on the 22 meters.
31 mins. : Throw-in for Scotland on the home side’s 40 yards, Turner alerts Gray for the quick deflection and a launch to Tuipulotu.
30 mins. – Missed drop for France: Flament sounds the anchor point, Ntamack in an armchair, tries the drop which does not take the direction of the posts.
29 mins. : Fickou rolls up in defense and approaches the line! But the ruck is favorable to the Scots who scrape this ball.
28 mins. : Ramos tries the hook in a small space, Fickou alerts Ollivon which allows continuity up to 22 opposing meters.
27 mins. – Successful transformation for Scotland: Russell ensures the transformation! 19-7 for the Blues!
27 mins. – Test for Scotland: JONES TEST FOR SCOTLAND! Russell attacks the line and Jones who proposes to his height goes to the test! 19-5 for France.
26 mins. : Cros replaces Jelonch, hit this time in the knee.
25 mins. : Turner is in the in-goal but he is knocked down when flattening! Return to an initial offside position against the French.
24 mins. : Steyn enters his race in the axis, in this traffic which intensifies, the Scots alternate by redoubled passes and a crossing of Russell until Van Der Merwe propelled into touch by Jelonch a few meters from the line !!
23 mins. : The dynamic touch is favored for the men of Fabien Galthié, with this concern for variation, the Blues emerge beyond their 40 meters.
22 mins. : Flament is imperial in the air, the ball is captured with authority despite Dupont being countered in stride by Fagerson without consequences.
21 mins. – Successful transformation for France: Ramos converts the penalty against the posts! 19-0 for the Blues!
20 mins. – Test for France: RAMOS TEST FOR THE BLUES !!!!!!!!!! Interception of the rear of the Blues in the hallway after a service from Russell on the line, and the Toulousain slips between the posts! 17-0 for France!
19 mins. : The liberations are linked for the XV of the Thistle, the waves multiply and Russell finds the key on the 10 meters behind Penaud’s back.
18 mins. – Forward for Scotland: Zander Fagerson deploys his arm but does not control the ball when flattening! Big heat stroke for the Blues!
17 mins. : Scotland insist, after an offside position from Willemse upwind. Penalty for visitors.
16 mins. : Russell’s 50-22 is admirable. Turner benefits from the launch ten meters from the in-goal of the French.
15 mins. – Change: Jelonch finds his place after the interim of Cros on the third row.
14 mins. : The immense thrust of the first line of the Blues! Enough to make the Stade de France roar and allow Ntamack to carry the game close to the center line.
13 mins. – Change: This start to the meeting is quite singular, with the French euphoric in terms of the game, and this double expulsion which calls many things into question. Falatea replaces Alldritt for the Blues.
12 mins. – Red card for Haouas: Red card for Haouas! The decision falls and the two formations will evolve to 14!
12 mins. : Haouas is in the crosshairs on an innocuous clearing. A possible whim aimed at White.
12 mins. : The French are on the back foot while the ball carried initiated by the Scots, just fails.
11 mins. – Change: Gray replaces Watson for visitors.
11 mins. : Haouas loses its support in the contest. The Scots spin into touch a few meters from the line.
10 minutes. – Missed conversion for France: Ramos, completely in the corner, hits the left post on this attempt!
09 mins. – Essay for France: TEST OF DUMORTIER FOR FRANCE!!!!!!!! The recovery is quick after this ruck, Dupont lengthens the pass, and Ntamack serves his winger on a plateau, framing the last defender! 12-0 for the Blues!
08 mins. – Red card for Gilchrist: Gilchrist receives a red card after this action against Jelonch!
08 mins. : Jelonch is replaced by Cros for concussion protocol. Mr. Nika Amashukeli claims the video for a shoulder tackle from Gilchrist on the Toulousain.
07 mins. : The dismissal is picked up by the Blues, Dupont is protected to release his people at the height of the center line.
06 mins. – Successful transformation for France: Ramos, on the right side for a right-hander, ensures the transformation despite the wind! 7-0 for the French!
05 mins. – Essay for France: TEST OF NTAMACK FOR FRANCE !!!!!! What a start from the Blues who swept the line from all sides and in the end the French opener, unmarked, went to the promised land! 5-0 for France!
04 mins. : Marchand solicits Flament who captures the key, the hooker of the Blues escapes behind the maul and the French approach the line.
03 mins. : Jones commits the handball on the offensive line, Ramos reverses the pressure on the foot and the Blues quickly get on the carrier by obtaining the penalty near the halfway line.
02 min. : Jelonch’s first charge, just to get back into the game for the Blues. Dupont clears in touch and the Scots invest the 40 meters.
01 min. : Kick off at the Stade de France between France and Scotland for the closing of this third day of the VI Nations tournament!
This meeting will give rise to the 100th confrontation between the two nations. France leads the dance with 57 successes for 3 draws and 39 defeats. Over the last 10 confrontations, perfect equality with 5 victories on both sides, which confers total uncertainty on the course of this duel.
The meeting will be chaired by Mr. Nika Amashukeli (Georgia). He will be accompanied by Mr. Karl Dickson (England) and Mr. Andrea Piardi (Italy). The video will be provided by Mr Ben Whitehouse (Wales).
45. The Scots also displayed notable qualities on the defensive side. The most beautiful standard being Matt Fagerson, the third row having already administered 45 tackles in two games, a simply exceptional presence.
Rory Darge is still not available to the group after a broken ankle. Darcy Graham meanwhile, is recovering from a severe knee sprain for the Scots. Hamish Watson has just returned to competition after a concussion protocol and will be lined up as a flanker from the start.
28. Thomas Ramos is still renowned for his goalscoring skills. After the first two days, the back of Stade Toulousain is the leader of the directors with 28 points, ahead of Finn Russell (19 points) and Tommaso Allan (13 points).
Uni Atonio being suspended, Mohamed Haouas regains the position of holder at the post of right pillar. Jonathan Danty, a time hoped after a flash return from injury, was not deemed fit to be lined up on the score sheet. Sipili Falatea is still a substitute if needed.
Scotland detonates. With two enticing victories in more than one title against England and Wales, Gregor Townsend’s men can still dream of the Grand Slam. Offensively confusing, capable of dazzling and armed in conquest, visitors can harbor legitimate ambitions for this trip to the Stade de France.
France has therefore lost in Ireland, leaving in the process its invincibility, and is obliged to react to garner a new dynamic. After a hellish pace against the Greens, the bonus for the regeneration of organizations as well as a somewhat modified organization against the XV du Thistle will be scrutinized as a response.
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