Harinordoquy expects stern Scotland test

France flanker Imanol Harinordoquy anticipates Scotland will provide a much sterner test for the Rugby World Cup finalists than many observers are anticipating in tomorrow’s RBS 6 Nations clash at Murrayfield.

Les Bleus travel to Edinburgh having beaten Italy 30-12 before their match with Ireland was postponed and face a Scotland side seeking to avoid a fifth straight loss for the first time since 2004.

Scotland impressed in narrow defeats to England and Wales and Harinordoquy predicts France may be required to spend long periods in defence tomorrow.