Scotland will face France twice, in addition to Italy and Georgia, in preparation matches for the 2023 World Cup (September 8-October 28), the Scottish Rugby Federation announced on Tuesday January 10. The XV du Chardon will start with the reception of Italy on July 29, then France a week later, before going to the Blues on August 12 and ending with the Georgians at Murrayfield on August 26. . In Pool B of the World Cup in France, Scotland will challenge South African defending champions Ireland, Tonga and Romania.