Scotland vs Japan LIVE: Latest rugby score and updates from 2021 Autumn internationals
Follow all the latest updates from Twickenham as Eddie Jones’ side aim for revenge against the world champion Springboks
Captain Stuart Hogg thrilled another capacity crowd at BT Murrayfield as he became Scotland’s leading try-scorer of all time in a 29-20 win over spirited Japan
The Exeter full-back had moved level with Iain Smith and Tony Stanger on 24 tries for the national team when he scored a double against South Africa last weekend, and his first-half touchdown against the Brave Blossoms took him clear on his own on a day when he also became the Scots’ fourth most capped player.
The victory means Gregor Townsend’s side have won three out of four Tests in their Autumn Nations Series and ended a largely progressive 2021 on a high note.
Follow live analysis and reaction from Twickenham and updates from England against South Africa:
France 24-6 New Zealand
39 mins: What a stop from France! New Zealand retained possession from the lineout and a flurry of passes and a quick side-step saw Coles drive to the line. He was almost over but a combination of Dupont and Jelonch strip the ball from his grasp - leading to a five-metre scrum with the clock in the red.
France 24-6 New Zealand
38 mins: New Zealand win a second penalty and they make the big call of going to the corner just before half time.
France 24-6 New Zealand
36 mins: France are dialling up the pressure at every opportunity - Villiere meets Smith with a big hit before Barrett is swarmed by Dupont. A France offside gives New Zealand a breather, and they kick into the France half for some much-needed territory.
TRY! France 24-6 New Zealand (Mauvaka 32’)
What is happening?! This is stunning from France!
It’s a copy of the opening try, driving over from the lineout, and it’s Peato Mauvaka who scores his second of the game! That’s his fifth try in just nine France caps!
Jaminet brings France up to 24 points!
France 17-6 New Zealand
30 mins: This is a sublime display of attacking rugby from France! Dupont eyes the quick switch of play and Fickou cleverly palms the ball down to Ntamack, who breaks! Villiere carried the ball to five metres but couldn’t wriggle clear as New Zealand recovered. He was forced out into touch and France have another lineout in a promising position!
France 17-6 New Zealand
27 mins: So close to another France try! Barrett spills the ball after New Zealand tried to carry the ball through the middle, and then suddenly Les Blues were on the attack!
Fickou plays a clever kick through towards Jaminet, who couldn’t quite beat Ioane to the line. New Zealand recover and it will be a five-metre scrum.
France 17-6 New Zealand (Jaminet pen 26’)
It’s another brilliant kick from Jaminet, and that extends France’s lead to 11.
France 14-6 New Zealand
25 mins: Retallick wins the ball ahead of Woki but New Zealand then concede a holding on penalty from the ruck. Jaminet will kick for goal.
France 14-6 New Zealand
23 mins: The mistakes from New Zealand are starting to add up. Barrett’s kick from outside his 22 goes straight into touch and puts France in a promising position.
Mauvaka then hits a camera that was too close to him as he lined up the lineout!
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