Scotland: (3) 25 |
Tries: Graham, Schoeman, Cherry Con: Russell (2) Pens: Russell (2) |
France: (21) 21 |
Tries: Couilloud, Bielle-Biarrey, Woki Cons: Jalibert (3) |
Scotland mounted a stunning fightback from 18 points down to beat France at Murrayfield.
France crossed in the first half through Baptiste Couilloud, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Cameron Woki to race into a 21-3 lead at the break.
The Scots roared back with tries from Darcy Graham, Pierre Schoeman and substitute Dave Cherry despite Zander Fagerson’s red card.
Finn Russell kicked 10 points as the hosts held on for a superb win.
The sides meet again in St Etienne next Saturday in the third of Scotland’s four World Cup warm-up matches.
More to follow.