Finn Russell rues luck as Scotland fall to France's fightback

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter could not explain what went wrong with Finn Russell’s bizarre missed conversion after his side lost 22-16 to France in Paris.
Finn Russell rues luck as Scotland fall to France's fightback

Two Camille Lopez penalties in the final 10 minutes proved the difference as Scotland failed to build on a lightning start to the second half of their Six Nations clash against France.

Lopez kicked 17 points in all to add to Gael Fickou’s try as France ran out 22-16 victors in Paris.

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