France edge out brave Scotland

Published: Sunday, 26. February, 2012 in category France
France: Celebrate Fofana's first-half try

Tries from Wesley Fofana and Maxime Medard, plus 10 points from Morgan Parra's boot and a Lionel Beauxis drop-goal, proved just enough for the visitors to emerge from Edinburgh with the win.

Scotland led early on thanks to Stuart Hogg's try and again edged ahead when Lee Jones added a second try in the 55th minute.

But they allowed Medard in four minutes after Jones' effort and, despite enjoying plenty of possession in the closing quarter, could not break France's resistance.

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