Scotland v France, Six Nations 2024: Kick-off time, how to watch and latest news
France head to Edinburgh on the back of a crushing 38-17 home defeat against Six Nations title and Grand Slam favourites Ireland.
It followed their shattering World Cup quarter-final loss to South Africa, and they now face a tough examination at Murrayfield, where recent history does not favour them.
Scotland have won three of the last four Six Nations Tests at home against France, and they are fresh from a first victory over Wales in Cardiff for 22 years.
It might not have been exactly how they planned, with Wales scoring 26 unanswered points to threaten the biggest comeback victory in Six Nations history. But Scotland managed to hold on for a 27-26 success, ending a run of 11 successive defeats in the Welsh capital.
When is Scotland v France?
Scotland and France meet on Saturday, February 10. The match kicks off at 2.15pm GMT.
Where is Scotland v France?
Murrayfield, the home of Scottish rugby.
How to watch Scotland v France on TV
The match will be broadcast live on the BBC and BBC iPlayer. In the Republic of Ireland, the match will be shown on Virgin Media.
Who is the referee?
The match will be refereed by Nick Berry. It will be the first and only match the Australian officiates during the 2024 Six Nations.
What is the latest team news?
Scotland
Scotland have suffered further injury woe after forwards Luke Crosbie and Richie Gray were ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations.
Edinburgh back-rower Crosbie went off in the second half of Saturday’s 27-26 victory away to Wales with a shoulder issue, while Glasgow second-rower Gray was forced off in the first half with a bicep problem.
The injuries have now been assessed and Scotland confirmed on Tuesday morning that the pair – who both started in Cardiff – will be sidelined for the rest of the tournament.
Scotland were already missing some key players going into last weekend’s opener as co-captain Rory Darge was not deemed fit enough to feature due to a knee injury sustained at the end of December, while Toulouse full-back Blair Kinghorn and Edinburgh wing Darcy Graham were ruled out of at least the first two matches with knee and quad problems respectively.
The Scots are hopeful that Darge will be fit enough to return in Saturday’s Murrayfield showdown with France, which would offset the loss of Crosbie in the back row, while Edinburgh lock Grant Gilchrist is available after suspension to take the place of Gray.
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France
Head coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to the side humbled by Ireland last week.
Wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who came off the bench against Ireland, replaces Yoram Moefana, while Paul Willemse’s suspension brings lock Cameron Woki into the team at No 4 with Paul Gabrillagues switching to five.
Romain Taofifenua is back on the bench after his withdrawal before the Ireland game due to illness, and uncapped flanker Alexandre Roumat is also named among the replacements, with Reda Wardi out after his wrist injury sustained in the game.
France XV: T Ramos, D Penaud, G Fickou, J Danty, L Bielle-Biarrey, M Jalibert, M Lucu; C Baille, P Mauvaka, U Atonio, C Woki, P Gabrillagues, F Cros, C Ollivon, G Alldritt (cpt).
Replacements: J Marchand, R Taofifenua, D Aldegheri, P Tuilagi, A Roumat, P Boudehent, N Le Garrec, Y Moefana.
When did Scotland and France last win the Six Nations?
Scotland last won in 1999, before Italy joined and when the tournament was known as the Five Nations. France were last crowned champions in 2022.
Scotland’s last Grand Slam was in 1990. France’s was in 2022.
Scotland’s last Triple Crown was also in 1990.
Scotland and France’s Six Nations squads
What was the score last year?
Last year’s meeting between the sides saw Scotland put up a decent fight in Paris before France pulled away, eventually winning 32-21.
What are the latest odds?
Scotland to win: 19/11
France to win: 4/7
Draw: 25/1
