Brown to bring 'dynamism' against ferocious France: Analysis
Jack Dempsey misses out against France due to a hamstring injury
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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 OK back then. They're utterly ferocious now.
Gregor Brown replaces Jonny Gray in the starting line-up. Scotland need more dynamism and athleticism in the second-row and Brown, making his first Six Nations start, has a chance of providing it.
Jack Dempsey is out with a hamstring injury, which 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.
The more attrition the better against a French team that Gregor Townsend says is the biggest challenge in world rugby right now.
Scotland go 6-2 on the bench in preparation for the scary might of the French forward onslaught.