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Anthony Brown

Scotland denied famous win over France in last-gasp Six Nations controversy

Louis Bielle-Biarrey's late try proved pivotal as France dug out a dramatic 20-16 Six Nations victory over Scotland at Murrayfield - but only after a controversial decision not to award the hosts a try in the last action of the match.

Les Bleus - who lost 38-17 at home to Ireland in their opener last weekend - looked in danger of starting the championship with back-to-back defeats as they trailed for most of the match after Ben White's seventh-minute try.

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