Jump to navigation Jump to search. Extended highlights from Scotland's home Summer Test against France at BT Murrayfield.
The group consisted of world champions Brazil, Norway, Scotland and Morocco. The first matches were played on 10 June 1998 and the final games took place simultaneously on 23 June 1998. Former Scotland goalkeeper Alan Rough gives us his memories of the nation's memorable 1978 World Cup campaign. 1998 FIFA World Cup Group A. France captain Patrick Vieira and Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher were booked in quick succession as the pace of the game quickened. We’re on Phase 20. Scotland's Gregor Townsend became only the fifth player in history to score a try against each other country in the five nations tournament. France round off their Euro 2016 preparations with a classy and comprehensive victory over Scotland.
Scotland had staged their own remarkable upset the previous day, scoring five first-half tries to beat France in Paris for only the second time in thirty years. The Manchester United midfielder was then substituted through injury and was replaced by Stephen Pearson. 80+2 min France 20-10 Scotland: Scotland get to within four metres of the France line, but French resistance is stout. Get a summary of the France vs Scotland, Six Nations 2019 23 Feb, 2019 rugby match. Get a summary of the France vs Scotland, Six Nations 2019 23 Feb, 2019 rugby match. France enjoyed the lion-share of possession but could not make their territorial superiority count. Scotland's biggest World Cup debacle - a Rough guide to Argentina 1978.
Group A of the 1998 FIFA World Cup was one of eight groups of four teams competing at the 1998 World Cup in France.