Scotland's Role in Boosting Wales' Six Nations Chances

The final fixture of the Guinness Six Nations Tomorrow night in Paris at 9pm, Scotland will face off against France. The tournament was supposed to conclude last weekend, but a health issue in the French squad led to a delay, extending the tournament and creating a tricky situation with international clubs hesitant to free players for this game. After some discussions and compensation agreements, both teams are gearing up for a strong finale, with France seen as the favorites by bookmakers like SBK, who give them odds of 2/9.

Wales has had a standout performance this tournament, but France, despite lesser odds, still has a shot at the title. The French side needs a bonus-point win and a victory margin of at least 21 points to edge out Wales. A 20-point win with five tries would result in a shared Championship title, for the first time since their joint victory in the Five Nations of 1988. Bookmaker Paddy Power Current odds are 6/4 for France to seize the Six Nations trophy tomorrow.

Following a thrilling 32-30 comeback over Wales, France is riding a wave of confidence. Despite being 10 points behind and down to 14 players, the French squad, powered by clutch tries from captain Charles Ollivon and Brice Dulin in the game's final moments, snatched the win away from Wales. Coach Fabien Galthie likened the match to a boxing bout, noting Wales, usually strong finishers, had left France to claim the decisive round.

Scotland is eager for a victory, with head coach Gregor Townsend aiming for an eight-point win that would elevate them to second place behind Wales. Currently sitting fourth, a win would propel Scotland past France and Ireland. Townsend is optimistic, citing Scotland's proven ability to perform away from home. Though the odds from bookies like BetVictor are 11/2, Townsend believes a solid 80-minute outing could set them apart.

The French lineup sees several adjustments. Romain Ntamack will take over fly-half duties from Matthieu Jalibert. Arthur Vincent steps into midfield while Gael Fickou shifts to the wing, replacing Teddy Thomas, who moves to the bench. Changes in the second row include Bernard Le Roux and Swan Rebbadj for Romain Taofifenua and the suspended Paul Willemse. Anthony Jelonch fills in on the blindside for Dylan Cretin.

Scotland's lineup includes Finn Russell at fly-half, with captain Stuart Hogg resuming his usual full-back role, and Adam Hastings making a return to the bench. George Turner reclaims the hooker spot from Dave Cherry. A notable absentee is Sean Maitland, excluded due to the limit on English-based players, as agreed with Premiership following the tournament's extension.

You can catch the France and Scotland game live on BBC, although specifics about the channel and start time are yet to be confirmed. The action will also be available through the BBC Sport website BBC iPlayer app. Welsh rugby enthusiasts will be eagerly watching, hoping to see Scotland prevent France from achieving the decisive victory needed for the Les Bleus to claim the tournament trophy. Currently, Wales holds favored odds of 4/7 with SkyBet, but all they can do is wait for the final outcome.