21:16 – Marchand has a good shot to make in this France – Scotland (12th)
On the 40 meters of Scotland, the French perform a carried maul. He is well made.
21:15 – Russell sanctions the indiscipline of the Blues (11th)
On a fault on the ground, France collects three more points. The band in Galthié is jostled at the start of the game.
21:12 – Ramos reduces the gap to the mark in this France – Scotland (8th)
At 25 meters, facing the posts, the back of Toulouse does not miss this opportunity. France is only led by four points.
21:11 – Marchand puts the Blues back in the right direction in this France – Scotland (7th)
On the dismissal, the hooker of the XV of France gleaned a penalty following a good scraping. Ramos will try his luck against the poles.
21:09 – Steyn scores in this France – Scotland (5th)
After a good maul carried, the wingman is shifted at the end of the wing. Late, Villière failed to push him into touch. In the corner, Russell converts.
21:08 – Scotland are ambitious against France (4th)
Russell chooses to refuse a penalty, 22 meters in front of the posts. It’s a penalty 5 meters from the French in-goal.
21:07 – Van der Merwe performs a beautiful number (3rd)
On a pass at the foot of 50 meters from Russell, the winger toasts the politeness to Ramos and Villière. Scotland are within 22 meters of the France team.
21:06 – Scotland are on the attack (2nd)
Russell makes his forwards work in the center of the field. For now, the French defense is in place.
21:05 – Russell kicks off this France – Scotland!
The ball is well captured by Alldritt in its 22 meters. There is a nice atmosphere!
21:02 – The players enter the lawn for this France – Scotland!
Make way for anthems, and we start with that of Scotland! Flower of Scotland!
9:01 p.m. – Galthié on the return of Dupont: “I think he really wants to play”
At the microphone of TF1, the coach of the XV of France delivered his feelings a few minutes from this meeting. “We prepared well. Today, Dupont is back on the pitch, and I think he really wants to play.”
21:00 – The Blues have surprisingly prepared this France – Scotland
To prepare for the World Cup, the XV of France took the road to Capbreton, and stayed in a… campsite in Seignosse! Galthié and his right arm Ibanez invited families to combine work and pleasure before the biggest event of their lives.
20:55 – The playing conditions for this France – Scotland
The weather is overcast in Saint-Étienne, it is hot at the start of this game (28°). The rain should not be present to disturb the band at Dupont.
20:50 – Why is this France – Scotland taking place in Saint-Étienne?
Before welcoming the Rugby World Cup, Geoffroy-Guichard performs a dress rehearsal during this France – Scotland. For France Bleu, Marianne Petiot, in charge of sports at Saint-Etienne Métropole, reacted to this event: “It’s a great test for us, we’ve done a lot of work in the stadium, and already with the football match of August 5, Asse-GF38 we could see that everything was working well: ticketing, screens, etc.”
20:45 – The XV du Chardon for this France – Scotland
Expelled last week during the success of his nation (25-21), Zander Fagerson was suspended for three weeks. Ex-Racingman Russell was named captain.