Gregor Townsend wants France game rescheduled for when Scotland stars available

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend wants to have a full-strength XV available when his side’s postponed clash with France is eventually rescheduled. Picture: Ian Rutherford/PA

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend insists Sunday’s postponed Guinness Six Nations clash with France must be rescheduled for a date when he has all his top stars available.

The Scots’ Paris trip has been shelved after Fabien Galthie lost another player – the 11th this week – following a coronavirus outbreak in the Les Bleus’ squad.