Toony: Forget All Blacks.. France are No.1 in world

last year’s Rugby World Cup – but so have France.

That 28-17 defeat in Edinburgh eight months ago was their only loss in the Six Nations and in the end denied them the title.

They are desperate for revenge and have the extra incentive that beating Scotland would take them to the verge of a place in the Nations Cup Final, with only Italy to play in their final game in Group B.

For Scotland, the route to the final is even simpler now that their game against Fiji, due to have taken place next Saturday, has been cancelled.

Beat France and they will top the group, going through to an away final in a fortnight against the winners of Group A, which features Ireland, England, Wales and Georgia.

“It is a massive game for us,” boss Townsend said yesterday after naming his team. “To play in the final would be amazing for this group of players and our fans.

“There certainly has been