Six Nations: Scotland's mobility to win the day

Budge Pountney says Scotland's mobility can put France out of their stride in Paris.

Sat, 03 Feb, 2001 - 10:53

Budge Pountney says Scotland's mobility can put France out of their stride in Paris.

The vice-captain is clearly relishing the challenge of opening the Six Nations campaign as underdogs again - after last year's disastrous loss to Italy.

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Courts Rugby: Six Nations Place: Paris Person: Budge Pountney Person: Pountney Person: Poutney Person: Martin Leslie Person: Jon Petrie Person: Jason White Person: White Person: Ian McGeechan Event: Six Nations Organisation: Scotland Organisation: France Organisation: Italy Organisation: Northampton Saints

<p>Head Coach Andy Farrell. Pic: INPHO/Nick Elliott</p>

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