Rugby: Holders France win Six Nations opener

Reigning champions France got their 2011 Six Nations campaign rotten to a winning start with a 34-21 victory in excess of Scotland on Saturday. Although tense on epoch, their victory on the Stade de France was here stark contrast to their only remaining match here the Paris stadium here November, while they were booed rancid the pitch following a humiliating 59-16 defeat to Australia. We are especially relieved to encompass won the primarily match of the Six Nations, France head Thierry Dusautoir told reporters. at hand were a plight of nerves in advance we went on the pitch, but it was pronounced to hear the applause from the fans.hip Saturdays other match of the February 4-March 19 once a year rugby competition, Ireland clinched a 13-11 victory done underdogs Italy.Giants of European rugby clash designed for Six Nations showdownFrance required right two minutes to take the pointer courtesy of a try from winger Maxime Medard which was successfully converted by scrum-half Morgan Parra.

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