The result leaves the Scots behind the table-topping French only on points difference and two points ahead of the Irish. “I think we probably wouldn’t have thought we’d be in this position after the first match,” admitted head coach Townsend. It’s not all in our hands because France will play after us. Scotland’s Kyle Steyn (left) with head coach Gregor Townsend (Andrew Milligan/PA)But it was the rampant Scots who stole the show with one of their greatest-ever performances to blow Fabien Galthie’s team away. “We are disappointed,” said head coach Galthie.

Source: The Herald March 07, 2026 19:28 UTC