Philadelphia Independent - France coach Galthie slams Scotland for 'smallest changing room in the world'

Reigning champions France, the only unbeaten side in this season's competition after three rounds, will retain their title with a bonus-point win in Edinburgh on Saturday, regardless of other results.

A Scotland win could turn the title race into a three-way contest, with Ireland, heading into the final round of 'Super Saturday' fixtures on March 14.

France have been the team of the tournament, with 18 tries across a trio of bonus-point wins, but that did not stop Galthie from complaining Thursday after naming his side that 'Les Bleus' will be forced to change in the corridors at Murrayfield..

"Scotland play in one of the Six Nations' exceptional stadiums, Murrayfield," he said. "The changing room is the smallest in the world. You have to get changes in the corridors -- one has to say things as they are.

"That sets the mood. We've often asked if they could give us the next door room, we haven't had it. So, we keep getting changed in the corridors, for an international match. The referees' changing room is bigger."

Scotland may not have beaten France in the Championship since 2021 but former Test scrum-half Galthie has been impressed by their back-line.

Following a first-round defeat by an improving Italy that piled the pressure on coach Gregor Townsend, the Scots have responded with wins over England and Wales and a further success on Saturday could catapult Townsend's men to the top of the table.

"Scotland are an opponent who we know well, between the Six Nations and World Cup warm-ups," said Galthie. "They have the ability to win the championship. They are very aggressive and dynamic up front and, from 10 to 15, they possess the best back-line in the United Kingdom...Our players know very well that defeat in Scotland is possible."

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