Last Updated: 26/02/23 5:12pm
France hung on for a 32-21 Six Nations Round 3 victory over Scotland in Paris, after early red cards were given to visiting lock Grant Gilchrist and home prop Mohamed Haouas.
France raced out to a 19-0 lead as fly-half Romain Ntamack, wing Ethan Dumortier and full-back Thomas Ramos scored tries, with Gilchrist red carded for a high tackle on Anthony Jelonch before tighthead Haouas was sent off for a bizarre head-first charge at Ben White.
Scotland hit back as centre Huw Jones scored two tries, before Finn Russell added another to bring them within four points with 12 minutes left to play.
France then made sure of victory with a Gael Fickou try in the very final play.
What’s next?
After next weekend’s second fallow week in the Six Nations, France travel to face England at Twickenham in Round 4 on Saturday March 11 (4.45pm kick-off GMT).
France’s Six Nations 2023 fixtures
Sunday, February 5 | Italy 24-29 France | |
Saturday, February 11 | Ireland 32-19 France | |
Sunday, February 26 | France 32-21 Scotland | |
Saturday, March 11 | England vs France | 4.45pm |
Saturday, March 18 | France vs Wales | 2.45pm |
Scotland are next in action on Sunday March 12 (3pm kick-off GMT), as they host Ireland at Murrayfield for their Round 4 clash.
Scotland’s Six Nations 2023 fixtures
Saturday, February 4 | England 23-29 Scotland | |
Saturday, February 11 | Scotland 35-7 Wales | |
Sunday, February 26 | France 32-21 Scotland | |
Sunday, March 12 | Scotland vs Ireland | 3pm |
Saturday, March 18 | Scotland vs Italy | 12.30pm |