Warrior Finn hopes for more French success

Finn Russell is action for Glasgow in their 23-7 victory over Racing 92 at Scotstoun in December. dangers everywhere. That’s one thing from the Racing games that we took.”

Scotland go into the game ahead of the French following their opening win over Ireland, but their opponents took some positives f rom their 19-16 defeat against the tournament favourites.

“We watched them at the weekend against England and it was unfortunate that they lost at the end, but they had so many opportunities,” Russell said.

“They are the sort of team that will attack from anywhere, they are dangerous from anywhere. They have individuals who can create tries and score from nothing.

“So we know how dangerous they are going to be and in defence they are quite unpredictable. So we have to be on our toes and be ready for anything.”

Cotter declared on Friday that Scotland would be facing a “juggernaut” in the Stade de France with the French expecting to make their physical prowess count.

Russell said: “They will be hurting from the weekend so we know how tough it’s going to be. And they have a lot of big boys, and I will have a lot of them coming at me, which I guess is part of the sport.

“But the b oy s a re re a d y physically for the game. Our forwards know the job they have to do, and the backs as well. We know how tough a game it’s going to be but we are ready for it.”

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