"To get bonus points against some quality teams, England and France were probably in the top three in the world coming into this tournament, certainly when they played us. So to get four and seven tries and get maximum points against them was great. We've given ourselves an opportunity. It's not all in our hands because France will play after us."
"But it was the rampant Scots who stole the show with one of their greatest-ever performances to blow Fabien Galthie's team away. Wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn both scored doubles, while Pierre Schoeman, Ben White and substitute Tom Jordan also crossed. The only blemish for the Scots, who led 47-14 after 65 minutes, was that they allowed the French to notch four tries in the final quarter."
Scotland's Six Nations campaign appeared over after losing to Italy in February, but the team rebounded dramatically with victories over England and Wales, followed by a stunning 50-40 triumph over France at Murrayfield. The seven-try performance showcased one of Scotland's greatest displays, with wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn scoring doubles alongside tries from Pierre Schoeman, Ben White, and Tom Jordan. This victory leaves Scotland second in the standings, two points ahead of Ireland and behind France only on points difference. Head coach Townsend emphasized the significance of securing bonus points against top-ranked teams. Scotland now faces Ireland in a decisive match, with France playing England afterward, meaning the championship outcome remains uncertain.
Read at Irish Independent
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