Scotland produced a stunning performance to defeat France 50-40 at Murrayfield, scoring seven tries to throw the Six Nations title race wide open. The win, which saw Scotland lead 47-14 with 15 minutes remaining, leaves France clinging to top spot on points difference after a late bonus-point rally.
Darcy Graham opened the scoring after four minutes, his 36th Test try taking him ahead of Duhan van der Merwe as Scotland's all-time leading try-scorer. France responded through Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Theo Attissogbe, but Scotland led 19-14 at half-time after tries from Kyle Steyn and prop Pierre Schoeman.
Scotland dominated the third quarter, scoring four tries in 20 minutes. Ben White sniped over for the bonus-point score, Steyn intercepted Antoine Dupont for his second, Graham added his second, and Tom Jordan completed the rout to make it 47-14.
France fought back with four late tries, including two from Thomas Ramos, to secure a bonus point and keep the title in their hands. Dupont scored one and set up another, but the damage was done as Scotland claimed their third straight win.
The result leaves France top on points difference heading into the final round, but Scotland's five-try blitz in the second half demonstrated their growing strength under Gregor Townsend.
