Steyn Scores Twice as Scotland Extend Lead Over France
Tries: Graham 2, Steyn 2, Schoeman, White, Jordan Cons: Russell 6 Pen: Russell
Tries: Bielle-Biarrey, Attissogbe, Dupont, Ramos 2, Jegou Cons: Ramos 5
Scotland delivered a commanding performance to derail France’s Grand Slam ambitions with a remarkable seven-try victory at Murrayfield, dramatically altering the Six Nations championship landscape.
In a thrilling match featuring 13 tries and a total of 90 points, Gregor Townsend’s squad impressed throughout, despite a frenetic closing phase during which France scored multiple tries.
The Scots crossed the try line seven times and amassed over 50 points against a French side that had previously been dominant but appeared vulnerable in this encounter.
Darcy Graham opened the scoring for Scotland early in the match. France responded swiftly with tries from Louis Bielle-Biarrey—who extended his record to nine consecutive Six Nations matches with a try—and Theo Attissogbe, seemingly gaining control of the game.
However, Scotland quickly regained momentum. Steyn and Pierre Schoeman each scored before halftime. Early in the second half, Ben White added a try, followed by second tries from Steyn and Graham.
Tom Jordan contributed Scotland’s seventh try as France struggled to contain their opponents. The scoreboard read 47-14 just over an hour into the match, increasing to 50-14 after a successful conversion by Finn Russell.
France mounted a late surge, scoring several tries and securing a potentially crucial bonus point, but their efforts were insufficient to alter the outcome.
This victory marked a spectacular and memorable day for the Scotland team, who now look ahead to their final Six Nations fixture in Dublin.
Match Highlights
"What a start!" Graham gives Scotland early lead against France
Ben White goes over for Scotland's bonus-point try
Team Lineups
Scotland: Kinghorn; Graham, Jones, Tuipulotu (capt), Steyn; Russell, White; Schoeman, Turner, Rae, Brown, Cummings, M Fagerson, Darge, Dempsey.
Replacements: Ashman, Sutherland, Z Fagerson, Gilchrist, Douglas, Bayliss, Horne, Jordan.
France: Ramos; Attissogbe, Depoortere, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey; Jalibert, Dupont (capt); Gros, Marchand, Aldegheri; Ollivon, Guillard; Cros, Jegou, Jelonch.
Replacements: Mauvaka, Neti, Bamba, Flament, Meafou, Nouchi, Serin, Barassi.
Match Officials
Assistant referees: Andrew Brace (Ireland) & Craig Evans (Wales)
