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Six Nations: France v Scotland postponed over hosts’ Covid-19 outbreak
Scotland could be without 10 of their biggest stars if game is moved to a date outside of international window
Scotland's Stuart Hogg reacts after the Guinness Six Nations match at BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

SCOTLAND’S Six Nations trip to Paris on Sunday was postponed today after France reported another positive coronavirus case among their playing squad.

The game had been in major doubt all week following an outbreak among Fabien Galthie’s tournament favourites.

Organisers ordered daily testing before announcing on Wednesday that this weekend’s Stade de France clash would go ahead following a full sweep of negative results.

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