France v. Scotland (Stade de France)
Scotland have never won a Six Nations encounter in Paris. I don't expect this to change. France were terrible in the Autumn, finishing off with a poor display against Australia. On the other hand, Scotland managed to record a win against South Africa. France are the reigning grand slam champions which will also add a little more spice to the encounter. I really don't think that the Scots have progressed enough to beat a French team. Forget about the Autumn...this French side is a different prospect to the one that Australia hammered in November. Take a look at the quarter finals of the Heineken Cup. 4 French teams, 2 English, 2 Irish, 0 Scots! Granted one of those French sides is predominantly un-French (Toulon) you still have, Tolouse, Stade Francais and Perpignan who have particularly impressed me. Lievermonts selection is questionable as always, I'd have stuck Porical in at fullback and left out Traille but then again, he should know better than me. It should be a fun game to watch, as is always the case when the French are involved but I expect them to win it in the end up.
RT prediction: France
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