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Build-up
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Laidlaw backs Horne to produce the goods for Scotland
Horne replaces Finn Russell at stand-off for the Guinness Six Nations clash in France.Feb 22, 13:01
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Talking points ahead of Scotland's Six Nations clash with France
Gregor Townsend's side take on Les Bleus in Paris.Feb 22, 12:58
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Scotland boss Townsend thinks opportunity knocks against France
Four players have been ruled out through injury.Feb 21, 11:32
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Tommy Seymour believes Scotland can cope without attacking flair of Finn Russell
The fly-half has been ruled out by a head injury.Feb 19, 17:21
Finn Russell ruled out of Scotland's Six Nations clash with France
The Racing 92 stand-off had given Scotland a glimmer of hope he could recover but his chances quickly evaporated.Feb 19, 11:48
Finn Russell insists Scotland will come out fighting against France
The Scots have yet to win in Paris in the Six Nations era.Feb 10, 12:00
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