Scotland shock France in Lasswade – Six Nations Women’s Rugby

from RBS Six Nations:

The Scots have tasted defeat at the hands of France in the last three seasons and another loss seemed to be in cards in terrible conditions after Stephanie Loyer’s early try.

But the home side roared on by a partisan support rallied and tries from full-back Millard in the 47th minute and with just seconds to go secured a famous victory.

There was plenty of experience in the Scottish ranks with the likes of Donna Kennedy who was winning her 103rd cap but they suffered a nightmare start.

The visitors won a turnover deep in the Scottish 22 and Loyer bundled her way over for an unconverted try.

That proved to be the last score of the first half as France failed with another penalty attempt in a 40 minutes they had the better off.

But whatever coach Gary Parker said at halftime seemed to work a treat as Millard scorched her way over the line for a brilliant individual try.

Another missed conversion ensured the scores were tied but the try seemed to sting France into life and they regained the lead with a 57th minute penalty.

With the crowd in full voice, Scotland once more raised their game and lock Louise Moffat was only just denied a try by determined French defence.

But with time almost up, the away team knocked on in front of their own tryline. From the resulting scrum and the ball was whipped wide for 26-year-old Millard to secure a famous victory in the corner.

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