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Russell expecting hostile atmosphere in Paris

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell expects to face a wall of noise as the Dark Blues take on France today.

But the Glasgow playmaker is hoping he can silence the massed ranks of home fans at the Stade de France.

The 22-year-old will earn just his sixth cap against Les Blues as Vern Cotter’s men kick-off their Six Nations campaign in Paris.

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