Will they react after a laborious start? The XV of France, defending champion, receives Scotland on Sunday February 26 on the occasion of the third day of the Six Nations Tournament. Beaten by Ireland (32-19) after a difficult success against Italy (29-24), the Blues play at home at the Stade de France (Seine-Saint-Denis). Opposite them, Scotland made their best start to the tournament in over twenty years, with two successes against England (29-23) and Wales (35-7). Follow the match live on franceinfo.
Only one change for the Blues. To try to raise their heads after their defeat against Ireland, the staff of the Blues made only one change, forced by the suspension of Uini Atonio. Mohamed Haouas was chosen to start as the right pillar, alongside Julien Marchand and Cyril Baille. This is his first tenure in Blue for two years and the fall 2021 tour.
“The desire to win again”. “We have already been in this situation and we have been able to bounce back”said after the defeat against Ireland the captain of the XV of France, Antoine Dupont. “We learned a lot of lessons from the game against Ireland, which allowed us to prepare for this weekend’s game. We will continue to do what we have been doing for three seasons, which has worked in the past. ”
Scotland in the race to win the Tournament. The XV du Chardon, winner of England (29-23) then Wales (35-7), is still in the race to win its first tournament since 1999. But a first success since it is played at six nations goes through a victory at the Stade de France.
The English winners the day before. Saturday, February 25, the XV of the Rose won against Wales (20-10). Ireland struggled against tough Italians, still winning the match (34-20).