Gray dropped by Scotland for finale against title-chasing France

Guinness Six Nations 2025: France v Scotland

When: Saturday, 15 March 2025 Kick-off: 20: 00 GMT Where: Stade de France, Paris

Gregor Brown and Matt Fagerson replace the benched Jonny Gray and injured Jack Dempsey for Scotland’s final Six Nations match away to France on Saturday (20: 00 GMT).

Brown starts in the second row while Number 8 Fagerson joins prop brother Zander in the starting XV with Dempsey ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Lock Marshall Sykes, back-rower Ben Muncaster and versatile back Jamie Dobie come into the squad as replacements.

Scotland’s last tango in the Six Nations comes in Paris – a place where they went close but not close enough two years ago. That was an outstanding effort, but what’s required on Saturday is a task of a different dimension. France were okay back then, they’re utterly ferocious now.

Scotland need more dynamism and athleticism in the second row and Gregor Brown, making his first Six Nations start, has a chance of providing it.

Jack Dempsey being out is a blow. Dempsey has the dog needed in such a massive Test and was terrific against Wales. Ben Muncaster is on the bench, which is a reflection of his own capacity to run hard and bring a nasty edge.