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Rampant Scotland wreck French Grand Slam dreams

Rampant Scotland wreck French Grand Slam dreams

Summary

Scotland defeated France in a high-scoring rugby match, ending France's hopes for a Grand Slam in the Six Nations Championship. Scotland scored seven tries and a total of 50 points, while France scored 40 points with five tries. The match included 13 tries in total and has kept the championship open for several teams.

Key Facts

  • The match was part of the Men's Six Nations rugby tournament.
  • Scotland scored seven tries; the scorers included Graham, Steyn, Schoeman, White, and Jordan.
  • France scored five tries; the scorers included Bielle-Biarrey, Attissogbe, Dupont, and Ramos.
  • The final score was Scotland 50, France 40.
  • Finn Russell of Scotland successfully converted six times and scored one penalty.
  • The match saw a total of 13 tries between both teams.
  • Scotland's victory ended France's chances of a Grand Slam, which means winning all matches in the tournament.
  • France can still retain the tournament title if they beat England with a bonus point in their final match.

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