France hand Scotland a hefty 55-0 defeat in the Women’s Six Nations; The French dominated the second half of the game, running in nine tries overall; It was the third consecutive victory for France in this year’s tournament
Last Updated: 16/04/23 6:01pm
France are unbeaten so far in the Six Nations
France hammered Scotland 55-0 in their Women’s Six Nations match at Vannes on Sunday to maintain their 100 per cent record in this year’s competition.
France had been leading 17-0 at half-time but took their performance to another level in the second half with a devastating display of running rugby.
The French side scored nine tries overall, with their full-back Emilie Boulard helping herself to a hat-trick.
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In contrast Scotland’s efforts to register on the scoreboard ultimately came to nothing.
The first half though was actually well-contested with tries from Pauline Bourdon, Melissande Llorens and Boulard putting France ahead.
The hosts ran riot in the second half thanks to those two additional tries from Boulard alongside efforts from Gaelle Hermet, Gabrielle Vernier, Romane Menager and Maelle Filopon.
France thought they had scored the opening try just five minutes in when Charlotte Escudero crashed over but it was ruled out after Bourdon was adjudged to have supplied a forward pass in the build-up.
It did not take long for them to finally have their opener after a series of passes allowed Bourdon to race over the line but Jes …