Gregor Townsend urges Scotland to ‘go up a few levels’ against France

Gregor Townsend admits Scotland face a huge test in Paris (Jane Barlow/PA)

Gregor Townsend has challenged his Scotland players to “go up a few levels” as he backed them to deal with the formidable test they face against France in Paris this weekend.

The Scots are top of the Guinness Six Nations table after opening their campaign with bonus-point wins away to England and at home to Wales.