Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has stated his aspect did not get the rub of the inexperienced of their 35-16 defeat to France in Paris on Saturday.
Victory handed France the Six Nations title however Scotland offered a tricky take a look at for Les Bleus on the Stade de France.
Nonetheless, the hosts proved too slick in key moments as Scotland completed fourth within the standings.
“We requested the gamers to ship a efficiency of effort and physicality they usually did that,” Townsend advised ITV.
“Our forwards performed excellent rugby at occasions, actually fronted up.
“We did not get the breaks, the unhealthy luck earlier than half-time [with a disallowed try] after which a mistake they usually scored simply after half time. We had been in that sport for lots of it.
“We had been a bum cheek away from changing within the first half when Blair Kinghorn was simply in contact and they’re an excellent defence. You’ll want to have endurance and accuracy and that was little bit lacking in the present day.”
France hooker Peato Mauvaka was despatched to the sin bin for head-on-head contact with Scotland scrum-half Ben White throughout a scuffle, however Townsend would not be drawn on if he thought it ought to have been upgraded to a purple card.
“These items will be decisive as we all know. I’m simply proud the workforce fronted up tonight and even on the finish to disclaim France one other attempt, a maul attempt, they had been very aggressive.”
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