It has been 14 years since Scotland last savoured victory in Paris, the result of a resplendent display on a glorious April afternoon.
It has been 14 years since Scotland last savoured victory in Paris, the result of a resplendent display on a glorious April afternoon.
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Chris Smart
Yet, on the evidence of the French performance against Ireland in Dublin, there must be reasonable optimism that Scott Johnson's side can finish their RBS 6 Nations Championship campaign on a high.
Indeed, while France staged a late rally to earn a draw after trailing 13-3 at the interval, their general ineptitude and tactical inadequacies testified to the crisis of confidence which has enveloped the pre-tournament favourites. After all, this was a side in danger of suffering their first championship whitewash for 56 years, before Louis Picamoles' late try cancelled out Jamie Heaslip's earlier effort in a distinctly forgettable contest.
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