Scotland produce stirring second-half comeback to beat France at Murrayfield

France had romped into a 21-3 half-time lead.
Scotland produce stirring second-half comeback to beat France at Murrayfield

MR DARCY: Scotland's Darcy Graham celebrates scoring their side's first try . Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Scotland overcame the loss of key duo Ben White and Zander Fagerson to stage a stirring second-half fightback and defeat France 24-21 in an exhilarating World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield.

Les Bleus, who fielded a largely second-string side, looked on course for a comfortable victory as they eased into a 21-3 half-time lead.

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