Lhe XV of France outclassed Scotland (36-17), Saturday, during the 3e day of the 2022 Six Nations tournament, consolidating its leading position with this third consecutive victory. The French won a bonus victory, thanks to six tries scored at Murrayfield, including a brace from Damian Penaud. The Blues, the last undefeated team, still have to go to Wales and then receive England on the road to a grand slam that has eluded them since 2010.
Fabien Galthié’s men scored six tries through second row Paul Willemse (8e), center shifted to the wing Yoram Moefana (13e) then the centers Gaël Fickou (40e + 3) and Jonathan Danty (42e) and winger Damian Penaud (59e75e).
A first at Murrayfield since 2014
They now have 14 points pending the other matches of the day, England-Wales later in the day and Ireland-Italy on Sunday. The Blues had not won at Murrayfield in the Six Nations tournament since 2014. Largely dominating, full of control, Antoine Dupont’s teammates overcame their pet peeve, who had beaten them three times in their last four games .
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