Six Nations 2026: Scotland have 'one more week to finish the job' - Tuipulotu

Scotland have "one more week to finish the job" as they target an unlikely Six Nations triumph, says captain Sione Tuipulotu. Gregor Townsend's side ended France's Grand Slam hopes with an exhilarating seven-try victory at Murrayfield to go level on points with Les Bleus at the top of the championship. They go to Dublin next weekend knowing a win over Ireland gives them a chance of a first title since 1999 before the French host England later in the day. For 65 minutes on Saturday, Scotland destroyed one of the best teams in the world. They carved through the bedraggled French defence again and again and again. Darcy Graham scored twice, as did opposite wing Kyle Steyn. Pierre Schoeman, the effervescent Ben White and Tom Jordan also crossed as the usually unflappable French floundered. The returning Jack Dempsey was outstanding and, until a late French rally snatched a bonus point, Scotland stood alone at the top of the table. It was a position few, if any, would have predicted for Townsend's side after their opening defeat by Italy last month. "Considering how this tournament started for us, we believe now the tournament is not over," Tuipulotu said. "We've got ourselves an opport