After their somewhat messy success over Italy (39-6) and their much more complete match against Ireland (40-5), Les Bleues have the same perfect record as the English, defending champions, but remain second the number of trials scored.

The "final" against the "Red Roses" is therefore more than ever awaited, in Bayonne on April 30 during the 5th and last day, by the French, in search of their first trophy since 2018.

For that, they will have to get a fourth victory on April 22 in Cardiff against the Welsh, who fell heavily against the English on Saturday (58-5) in Kingsholm.

A completely achievable objective given the mastery of the French in their first away match of the 2022 edition, for which nine changes had been made.

As against the Irish, they scored four tries before the break, before stalling in the second half, although their opponents never really worried them.

Too many penalties

These forty minutes should serve as a warning to them: having conceded 16 penalties in total, they will absolutely have to show much more discipline in their last matches.

At the Scotstoun stadium in Glasgow, the Bleues, whose second line Céline Ferer was celebrating her 50th selection, started the match perfectly.

Scrum half Laure Sansus, named "woman of the match" against Ireland, scored the first try in the 8th minute, on a kick to herself and thanks to a favorable rebound.

Captain Gaëlle Hermet escapes for the bonus try of the XV of France against Scotland in Six Nations, April 10, 2022 in Glasgow ANDY BUCHANAN AFP

Jessy Trémoulière, training back but repositioned at the opening in place of Caroline Drouin, then scored his own in 27th, following a fake pass in the Scottish defense.

Then the Toulouse number 9 did it again, for her second double of the Tournament (35th), thanks to a try offered by the Scots, before captain Gaëlle Hermet signed the fourth, synonymous with an offensive bonus, allowing the Blues to definitively take the lead. wide at halftime (28-3).

The second period was much more hung, the French not scoring any points.

The more valiant Scots managed to score their only try of the match thanks to their back Chloé Rollie (68th), while the Blues were outnumbered, following the yellow card inflicted on their third line Julie Annery.

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