Scotland Thrash France 50-40 to End Grand Slam Bid

Overview

• Scotland ran in seven tries and blew the game open early after halftime, piling on 28 points in 19 minutes as France’s defense and set-piece unraveled.
• France suffered two yellow cards and frequent penalties, then added four late tries to finish with six and clinch the attacking bonus point.
• The 50 points conceded are the most of the Galthié era and France’s heaviest tally ever against Scotland.
• The bonus kept France top on 16 points with a superior points difference to Scotland, setting up a decisive finale against England as Scotland visit Ireland.
• Coach Fabien Galthié said Scotland “deserved” the win, while captain Antoine Dupont and flanker François Cros admitted shortcomings and vowed a response.