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    France kept their Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam dreams alive

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    France kept their Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam dreams alive

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    Scotland welcome France to Scotstoun for a contest on the third weekend of the 2022 Women’s Six Nations.

    The two sides have fared very differently so far in this year’s tournament. Scotland have suffered back-to-back defeats, with England thrashing them 57-5 before they were narrowly beaten 24-19 by Wales.

    By contrast, France have enjoyed successive home wins. They dispatched Italy 39-6 and then inflicted a similar fate on Ireland in a 40-15 victory.

    Les Bleues are having to record bonus-point wins just to keep pace with England at the top of the table and the 2022 Women’s Six Nations appears to be heading to a title decider between those two sides in round 5.

    But France would be wise not to overlook the Scots, who memorably held them to a 13-13 draw at Scotstoun back in 2020 and will be desperate to spring a similar upset this time around. Follow live updates below:

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    Full-time: Scotland 8-28 France

    That was one of the most competitive matches of the Women’s Six Nations, Scotland love a match against France don’t they!

    The second half was amazing with Scotland demonstrating what they can do. But it should worry the likes of England just how ferorcious France’s defence is. They just kept working and didn’t seem to tire over the 80 minutes, no matter how hard Scotland fought.

    That kept them in the match and their brilliance in the first half means they are once again tied on points with the Red Roses. England are ahead int he table on points difference but all is still to play for.

    Thank you for joining me for this thriller and come back for Ireland vs Italy with the build-up starting in just an hour’s time.

    Sarah Rendell10 April 2022 15:03

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    Full-time: Scotland 8-28 France

    Scotland head coach Bryan Easson spoke of his frustration to the BBC: “We didn’t fire a shot in the first half. It was quite disappointing.

    “We talked at half-tme aboutnilling them which was nice. But we can’t keep syaing that.

    “We had some attacking sets but we didn’t fire a shot. You have to take it and when you’re losing ball early in the phase count you won’t.

    “Chloe [Rollie] did well. I think that was a team score. If you get the phase count up they will get narrower.”

    Sarah Rendell10 April 2022 14:59

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    Full-time: Scotland 8-28 France

    Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm told the BBC: “To an extent we will dwell on it. It’s not good enough to keep losing.

    “I said at half-time no matter what happens let’s win this second half. Credit to France, some brilliant moments from them especially from Sansus saw them win.”

    Sarah Rendell10 April 2022 14:56

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    Full-time: Scotland 8-28 France

    The match was definitely a tale of two halves with the French point conversion in the first 40 the difference.

    Two Sansus scores and tries from Tremouliere and Hermet wracked up 28 points but Scotland managed to not let France score at all in the second 40.

    It was a heroic effort and if it was seen throughout the match would have seen Scotland win this.

    But it is France who continue their perfect start with a bonus-point victory, however, Scotland can be proud of that outing.

    Sarah Rendell10 April 2022 14:52

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    Scotland 8-28 France, 78 mins

    France get the ball after Scotland spill and they manage to get just inches away but the hosts concede a penalty.

    They go quickly and it looks like a run in but Boulard is held up! This is so exciting, I can’t get enough.

    The Player of the Match has been named as Tremouliere. She had great game management and scored a try.

    Sarah Rendell10 April 2022 14:49

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    Scotland 8-28 France, 77 mins

    France steal the line-out ball, a piece of Scotland’s game that needs work, but as they kick it away the hosts look to attack.

    Thomson kicks away and it goes off, a French line-out now. Scotland steal!

    Where was this Scotland in the first half? So frustrating as this game could have been so different!

    The hosts on the charge again here, can they finish this one on a high?

    Sarah Rendell10 April 2022 14:47

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    Scotland 8-28 France, 74 mins

    Lloyd looks to have hurt herself with a tackle on Jacquet but she remains on the pitch.

    The French have the ball after it’s judged as a high one from Lloyd but they immediatley knock-on. Touye and Castel comes off for Domain and Vernier, maybe the changes can give the French a lift in the closing stages.

    Now Scotland are getting scrum penalties, a huge blow for France as their set-piece is their bread and butter.

    Sarah Rendell10 April 2022 14:44

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    Scotland 8-28 France, 71 mins

    This second half has been absolutely electric, if only Scotland could have stunted France’s attack in the first half - they could have won this match!

    While France’s attack hasn’t had a chance to get a foothold in this one, their defence is scarily good. How they kept Scotland out for so long I will never know.

    The hosts are coming again now, can they get anotehr try?

    Sarah Rendell10 April 2022 14:41

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    TRY! Scotland 8-28 France (Rollie, 68)

    Finally! That was so so deserved for Rollie.

    What a spell of rugby this second half has seen. Jeez, my adrenaline is pumping!

    Sarah Rendell10 April 2022 14:39

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    Scotland 3-28 France, 67 mins

    Slow ruck ball sees a walk-in for Scotland spoiled, the ball was then held up over the line.

    France have done insanely well to keep them out so far. Scotland are throwing all they have but they still can’t find a way through.

    Mattinson quick taps a scrum penalty but she can’t find a way though and nor can Nelson! This is unbelievable from both sides!!

    Sarah Rendell10 April 2022 14:38

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