Scotland

25 - 21

Full Time

France

France vs Scotland

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

83'

Penalty Goal

Finn Russell has kicked a penalty goal.

72'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Scott Cummings getting some game time.

71'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Grant Gilchrist being replaced.

71'

France make a substitution with Baptiste Serin coming on.

68'

France make a substitution with Baptiste Couilloud coming off.

68'

Finn Russell hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

64'

Try

Scotland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Dave Cherry touching down.

63'

France sub Antoine Hastoy comes onto the field.

60'

Matthieu Jalibert departs for France.

60'

Arthur Vincent comes on for France.

57'

Ethan Dumortier leaves the field.

57'

Cameron Redpath comes on for Scotland.

57'

Sione Tuipulotu leaves the field.

57'

WP Nel comes on for Scotland.

57'

Jack Dempsey leaves the field.

57'

Rory Darge comes on for Scotland.

57'

Hamish Watson leaves the field.

57'

Dave Cherry comes on for Scotland.

57'

Ewan Ashman leaves the field.

57'

Jamie Bhatti comes on for Scotland.

57'

Pierre Schoeman leaves the field.

57'

Paul Willemse comes on.

54'

Bastien Chalureau comes off.

54'

Peato Mauvaka comes on.

54'

Pierre Bourgarit comes off.

54'

Dylan Cretin comes on.

54'

Sekou Macalou comes off.

54'

Reda Wardi comes on.

54'

Jean-Baptiste Gros comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Finn Russell kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Pierre Schoeman from scoring as they record the try for Scotland.

53'

Red Card

Zander Fagerson (Scotland) is shown the red card

50'

France make a substitution with Sipili Falatea coming on.

43'

France make a substitution with Demba Bamba coming off.

43'

Conversion

Finn Russell adds the two points for Scotland.

43'

Try

A clever kick there by Scotland allows Darcy Graham to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

42'

Finn Russell played a key part in that try.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

43'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert adds the two points for France.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Cameron Woki dots the ball down from close range.

42'

The drop goal is on its way from Matthieu Jalibert but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

33'

George Horne comes on for Scotland.

30'

Ben White leaves the field.

30'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by France is finished off by Louis Bielle-Biarrey

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Bielle-Biarrey bursts through to advance the France attack.

24'

Matthieu Jalibert played a key part in that try.

24'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by France results in a try for Baptiste Couilloud

11'

Matthieu Jalibert played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Louis Bielle-Biarrey took full advantage.

11'

Penalty Goal

Finn Russell has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Scotland v France 
  
 Sat 5th August 2023, 07:15am PDT 
  
 Scottish Gas Murrayfield

Points Flow Chart

Scotland win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

31%

% Of Game In Lead

63%

22%

Possession Last 10 min

78%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Russell

25 - 21

72'

Cherry

22 - 21

63'

Russell

17 - 21

54'

Schoeman

15 - 21

53'

Fagerson

10 - 21

50'

Russell

10 - 21

43'

Graham

8 - 21

42'

Half Time

Jalibert

43'

3 - 21

Woki

42'

3 - 19

Jalibert

25'

3 - 14

Bielle-Biarrey

24'

3 - 12

Jalibert

12'

3 - 7

Couilloud

11'

3 - 5

Russell

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Scotland

France

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Defence Profile

Scotland

France

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

71%

3-6 secs

14%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

Scotland vs France Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Scotland face off against France in Internationals on Sat 5th August 2023 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15. In South Africa it’s at 16:15 SAST, 02:15 NZST in New Zealand, 00:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST in the US.

Scotland won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the rankings with France in position 4 and Scotland in position 6, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Scotland vs France Squads

The official squads for Scotland vs France will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.