‘It’s too long since Scotland beat France’

Sean Lamont says Scotland are desperate to end their decade of failure against France — but denied they are shackled by an inferiority complex.

The veteran Glasgow wing scored two tries the last time the Scots mustered a victory over Les Bleus back in 2006.

That 20-16 Murrayfield win remains Scotland’s sole triumph against their Gallic rivals since the Championship was extended from five teams to six in 1999.