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France scores ten unanswered second-half points to beat Scotland 16–6
A level first half gave way to a French victory at the Stade de France in the opening round of the 2001 Six Nations.
2001-02-04 · Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France
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Confirmed development
France began the 2001 Six Nations with a 16–6 victory over Scotland at the Stade de France on 4 February. The opening-round match remained level at 6–6 at half-time, but France scored ten unanswered points after the break. The second-half shutout transformed an even scoreboard into a ten-point winning margin for the home team.
Details
Philippe Bernat-Salles scored against Scotland during a championship in which he crossed in all five rounds, a feat confirmed in the competition’s official historical coverage. Australian referee Stuart Dickinson officiated the match. The result also continued France’s success in the fixture after its 28–16 championship win at Murrayfield in March 2000, documented in the French federation’s tournament records.
Context
The two teams moved on to different challenges in the second round on 17 February. France visited Ireland at Lansdowne Road, where it lost 22–15 despite a late response. Scotland returned to Murrayfield and drew 28–28 with Wales. Those results left France with one victory from its two February appearances and Scotland with a draw and a defeat.
Period by period
| Points | France | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 16 | 6 |
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