Scotland vs France LIVE: Six Nations rugby score and latest updates as Jonathan Danty try seals bonus point

Follow live reaction after the favourites for the 2022 Six Nations stayed on course for a Grand Slam

Gael Fickou scores France’s third try (Reuters)

France were at their flamboyant best as they scored six tries in thumping Scotland 36-17 at Murrayfield on Saturday to make it three wins out of three in the Six Nations this year.

Two tries in the opening 13 minutes served notice of their form and status as tournament favourites, as Paul Willemse and Yoram Moefana went over early.

There were four more tries from Gale Fickou, Jonathan Danty and Damien Penaud (2) in a devastating performance, with Melvyn Jaminet adding three conversions

Scotland offered resistance at stages but only went over the line twice through loose forward Rory Darge, making his first start for the home team, and Duhan van der Merwe. Finn Russell converted one of the tries and added a penalty while Stuart Hogg converted the other.

Scotland vs France

• Match kicked off at Murrayfield at 2.15pm GMT | Live on BBC One
• France lead championship with two wins | Scotland aiming to bounce back from Wales defeat
• 9 min: Paul Willemse finishes slick French counter-attack, Scotland 0-7 France
• 13 min: Yoram Moefana caps another flowing move to score, Scotland 3-12 France
• 29 min: Rory Darge goes over on debut to reduce the deficit, Scotland 10-12 France
• 40+2 min: Gael Fickou’s brilliant finish gives French third try, Scotland 10-19 France
• 42 min: Jonathan Danty grabs a chip and chase to score, Scotland 10-26 France
• 72 min: Damian Penaud adds another try to wrap up victory, Scotland 10-36 France
• 80min: Duhan van der Merwe registers late consolation score, Scotland 17-36 France

[26 February 2022 15:35 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 10-26 France, 53 minutes

But changes goes as Scotland lose the ball after the lineout. A real shame for Scotland, who are running out of time to force themselves back into this contest.

They attack again, but Julien Marchand, a fine jackaler, forces the carrier to hold on at the ruck.

[26 February 2022 15:34 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 10-26 France, 51 minutes

France nearly gift a try to Scotland! A kick in behind is well directed and Yoram Moefana has to hurry across to cover on the angle. He is being dropped over the touchline but chooses to hurl a desperate offload, and but for some very, very swift recovering from Melvyn Jaminet a clutch of Scottish bodies would have had time to conduct a round of voting to decide who would be allowed to touch down.

As it is, Jaminet still nearly fumbles, but does force against the floor. Moefana’s studs had brushed the line - it will be a Scotland lineout.

[26 February 2022 15:32 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 10-26 France, 50 minutes

Every time France have the ball they look capable of cutting Scotland to ribbons. Cyril Baille explores the blindside after Julien Marchand’s burst away from the maul, passing on to Yoram Moefana. Moefana puts his foot down but can’t quite get away.

[26 February 2022 15:31 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 10-26 France, 49 minutes

The maul never gets going and Scotland are wise to replacement scrum-half Ben White’s excursion, too. In fact, Scotland never look like getting anything going, and when Zander Fagerson tries to drive around the corner the latching player alongside him, in this case Andy Christie, is pinged for going straight off his feet.

[26 February 2022 15:30 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 10-26 France, 48 minutes

A good scrum from Scotland and Ali Price bursts away, sending Romain Ntamack down the wrong avenue with a step and rushing into the French 22. Mark Bennett carries onwards and France are penalised at a ruck.

Price has taken a bang in that movement. It appears his head hit the floor rather nastily after Antoine Dupont had dragged him down from behind. He wanders off for an HIA as Scotland kick to the corner.

[26 February 2022 15:28 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 10-26 France, 47 minutes

Uini Atonio appears to have done himself some mischief here, heavy-legged as he trudges for the touchline after a chat with the medics. Demba Bamba is readied - on he comes at tighthead for a Scottish scrum.

[26 February 2022 15:26 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

ENGLAND TEAM NEWS

Some breaking team news from England - Elliot Daly starts at outside centre; Joe Marchant takes his place on the bench.

[26 February 2022 15:26 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 10-26 France, 45 minutes

Danger now for Scotland. This game is beginning to run away from them. Andy Christie is brought on for a Scotland debut in the back row - he’s on for Nick Haining. A proud moment for the Saracens flanker, who has really come on in the last year and a half.

[26 February 2022 15:24 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

TRY! Scotland 10-26 FRANCE (Jonathan Danty try, 42 minutes)

And just like that, France strike. The ball spills free from Scottish hands on the French 22 and away they play on the counter, Gale Fickou releasing Damian Penaud with a brilliant pass.

Penaud chips ahead and gets a fortuitous bounce into the hands of Jonathan Danty, who arrives on to it with ominous intent and is not even required to breach contact as he charges over.

Melvyn Jaminet adds the conversion and France have the bonus point.

[26 February 2022 15:21 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 10-19 France, 41 minutes

Attacking ball for Scotland first up after the break, but they fumble, and here come France...