Key to Scotland’s rampant win over France was fast start, says Kyle Steyn

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by Guardian sport and agencies

March 7, 2026

‘It was all about making sure we fired the first shot’ Gregor Townsend hails ‘brilliant day for our supporters’ Kyle Steyn said the key to his side’s stunning 50-40 Six Nations victory over France on Saturday was striking first. The 32-year-old was named man of the match after he and his fellow wing Darcy Graham scored two tries each in a match they actually led 47-14 at one point. That would have been a record Scottish victory over France but instead Steyn and his teammates had to settle for a highest ever score after outscoring France by seven tries to six. Continue reading...

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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 3/7/2026