Scotland face an actual check of their Six Nations title credentials as they journey to Paris to face defending champions France on Sunday.
Gregor Townsend’s facet have made a sensational begin to their marketing campaign with back-to-back wins over England and Wales.
Now Scotland go trying to find a 3rd win in a row, and can look to take inspiration from Finn Russell’s spellbinding efficiency towards Wales in spherical two.
Scotland have been the winners on their final journey to the Stade de France as Duhan van der Merwe’s late strive snatched a win on the ultimate day two years in the past.
You have to return to 1928 for the final time Scotland received back-to-back matches in Paris – but when they pull it off there shall be actual perception that they may maintain a Six Nations problem this 12 months. Here’s every thing it’s good to know.
When is France vs Scotland?
The match will kick off at 3pm GMT on Sunday 26 February on the Stade de France, Paris.
What TV channel is it on?
It shall be proven dwell on ITV 1 and STV 1, with protection ranging from 2:15pm. It may also be obtainable to be streamed dwell on the ITV on-line platform.
What is the staff information?
Jonathan Danty might return for France after lacking the primary two rounds of the match because of damage. France shall be with out Uini Atonio, who has been three weeks for an unlawful deal with through the defeat to Ireland final trip. Fabien Galthie will identify his staff at round 11am on Friday.
Stuart Hogg has been an damage doubt for Scotland however the full-back returned to coaching on Thursday forward of Friday’s staff announcement. Hogg was taken off through the win over Wales because of a head damage however is predicted to be obtainable to face France, whereas Gregor Townsend has no different damage considerations. He names his staff at 10 am on Friday.
Confirmed line-ups
France XV: 15 Thomas Ramos, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Gaël Fickou, 12 Yoram Moefana, 11 Ethan Dumortier, 10 Romain Ntamack, 9 Antoine Dupont (c); 1 Cyril Baille, 2 Julien Marchand, 3 Mohamed Haouas, 4 Thibaud Flament, 5 Paul Willemse, 6 Anthony Jelonch, 7 Charles Ollivon, 8 Grégory Alldritt
Replacements: 16 Gaëtan Barlot, 17 Reda Wardi, 18 Sipili Falatea, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 François Cros, 21 Sekou Macalou, 22 Baptiste Couilloud, 23 Matthieu Jalibert
Scotland: XV 15. Stuart Hogg, 14. Kyle Steyn, 13. Huw Jones, 12. Sione Tuipulotu, 11. Duhan van der Merwe, 10. Finn Russell, 9. Ben White; 1. Pierre Schoeman, 2. George Turner, 3. Zander Fagerson, 4. Richie Gray, 5. Grant Gilchrist, 6. Jamie Ritchie (c), 7. Hamish Watson, 8. Matt Fagerson
Replacements: 16. Fraser Brown, 17. Jamie Bhatti, 18. WP Nel, 19. Jonny Gray, 20. Sam Skinner 21. Jack Dempsey, 22. Ali Price, 23. Blair Kinghorn, 23. Chris Harris
Odds
France win: 1/3
Scotland win: 3/1