Sports: Rugby: Big match between France and Scotland goes to France

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France 34-21 Scotland

France (17) 34 Tries: Medard, penalty, Harinordoquy, Traille Cons: Parra 2, Yachvili 2 Pen:Yachvili Drop-goal: Trinh-Duc Scotland (7) 21 Tries: Kellock, Brown, Lamont Cons: Parks 2, Jackson Match highlights - France 34-21 Scotland By Andy Campbell Reigning Six Nations champions France opened this season's campaign with a stylish victory over a spirited Scotland side at the Stade de France. Maxime Medard, Imanol Harinordoquy and Damien Traille all crossed the line for the French, who also claimed a penalty try during an impressive display. Captain Alastair Kellock's first-half score gave the Scots hope. And Kelly Brown and Sean Lamont ran in further tries for Andy Robinson's side in the second period. France continue their pursuit of a second straight Grand Slam against Ireland in eight days' time, while Scotland host Wales a day earlier.