Gregor Townsend’s team have won both their matches so far and will fancy their chances of another victory over a France side who lost away to Ireland on matchday two. Here, the PA news agency looks at some key talking points ahead of the high-stakes Paris showdown. Memories of 2021Gregor Townsend’s side are bidding to repeat their 2021 win in Paris (Jane Barlow/PA)Ordinarily a visit to Paris would be loaded with trepidation for the Scots. Victory in France would keep the men in dark blue in the hunt for a first grand slam since 1990, with home matches against Ireland and Italy to follow in March. If they are to have any chance of retaining their Six Nations title, they will need to beat the Scots.

Source: The Herald February 25, 2023 09:10 UTC