Rugby Union Today: Teams named for Paris showdown
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you France and Scotland’s teams ahead of the Six Nations finale.
What’s on the site
Finn Russell has returned from a head injury sustained against Ireland to take his place at fly-half for Scotland’s Six Nations meeting with France. Meanwhile, France have made five alterations to their starting side for Friday’s fixture in Paris with Romain Ntamack returning in the number 10 jersey.
What’s in the news
What’s on social media
It’s Donncha O’Callaghan’s 42nd birthday today so that’s a good excuse as any to dig out this old photo of when the Munster lock played on with no shorts.
🥳 Happy 42nd birthday to the great Ireland and Munster second-row Donncha O'Callaghan, who would take any measure necessary to get out on the field! pic.twitter.com/L6G6srtM9c
— Planet Rugby (@PlanetRugby) March 24, 2021
What’s on TV
The Six Nations concludes on Friday night as France take on Scotland at the Stade de France. That massive showdown will be televised on BBC Sport.
Domestically the Premiership round begins with Gloucester against Exeter Chiefs on Friday, with that fixture the first of six matches shown on BT Sport. On Saturday it’s the PRO14 final as Leinster clash with Munster, with that meeting live on Premier Sports.