France emerged victorious against Scotland in a thrilling Women’s Six Nations clash held at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh. The Scottish team took an early lead of 5-3 with Elis Martin scoring a try in her first start. However, France fought back with Kelly Arbey and Emeline Gros crossing the try line to secure a final score of 15-5 in their favor.
The match marked the end of Scotland’s seven-game winning streak, following their historic victory against Wales last week. Despite a valiant effort by the Scottish team, they were unable to overturn the score and missed out on a losing bonus point.
France, led by Gaelle Mignot and David Ortiz, maintained their winning momentum with two victories out of two in this year’s championship. They displayed strong attacking prowess throughout the match, with Romane Menager making impressive runs and the team’s defense proving to be a formidable obstacle for Scotland.
Despite the defeat, Scotland’s head coach Bryan Easson praised his team’s defensive efforts and expressed confidence in their continued improvement. He emphasized the positive direction the team is heading in and looked ahead to their upcoming match against England, confident that they will put in another performance to make their fans proud.
Overall, the match showcased intense competition and exceptional play from both teams, with France ultimately emerging as the victors. Scotland’s resilient performance and determination bode well for their future matches in the Women’s Six Nations championship.