Six Nations 2025: Gregor Townsend says Scotland ‘bum cheek away’ from converting
“We didn’t have a break. Before the half-time, we had bad luck (trying not allowed) and a mistake, they scored after the half-time.
“When Blair just got in touch, our cheeks that switched in the first half were not far away. You need patience and accuracy, which is a little lacking.”
One of the decisions in luck only showed a yellow card to prostitute Peato Mauvaka for headband on Ben White at 10-0.
Russell sentenced to the subsequent fine, but Townsend should have a red card when reviewing in the bunker.
“I don’t know how it didn’t raise the red card,” he said. “That was after the whistle.
“But, does this have anything to do with the end result, who knows, because France deserves victory, should be the champion, it’s one side of quality.”
Scotland opened their campaign with a stumbling home win over Italy before being beaten by Ireland a week later.
They ruled England at Twickenham, but their bad ending and willful action denied their fifth straight Kolkata Cup victory.
They took a 20-point lead against Wales last weekend, but they won the game in a single after losing the second half.
When asked if Scotland is worth it on the table, Townsend replied: “No, if we don’t win the game, that’s where we’re going to end.
“It’s a very tough game. The team can’t play well in every game and no one won the Grand Slam.
“We’re a high quality side. It’s not going this year.”
