It was almost too hard to believe.
France have beaten Scotland 22-16 in an incredibly tight match at the Stade de France in Paris.
The Scots got off to an excellent start thanks to a Stuart Hogg try after 17 minutes before Gael Fickou responded with the same 10 minutes before half time.
At the interval, France lead 13-11 but were soon on the back foot once the second half commenced.
After 44 minutes, Tim Swinson dotted down under the posts and you would be forgiven for thinking that the conversion would be a sure thing.
Unfortunately for Scotland, that wasn’t the case.
Watch this catastrophic attempt below.
This could well sum up to the game so far. Unpredictable drama. #rterugby pic.twitter.com/6Vve9LpidS
— RTÉ Rugby (@RTErugby) February 12, 2017
Something right out of the Robert Snodgrass book of free kicks, or as of most recently, perhaps even Robbie Brady.
It proved costly in the end as France ran out six point winners in a final scoreline of 22-16.
Fans on Twitter were quick to outline their shock and also make the comparison with the round ball game.
https://twitter.com/_apmurphy/status/830822441425436673
Big thanks to Finn Russell for screwing Scotlands lead by 2 and letting France win 👍🏻👍🏻
— Jack Cahalin (@JackCahalin) February 12, 2017
Finn Russell never ceases to disappoint me
— Matthew Smyth (@mattksmyth) February 12, 2017
Finn Russell, please retire.
— Three Pie Dave (@LawOfTheDead1) February 12, 2017
honestly can't get over that kick by Finn Russell, raging
— dode (@georger__) February 12, 2017
Finn Russell had clearly been watching Robbie Brady. Belter of a free-kick, no one is saving that. #FRASCO
— Sports Retort (@Sports_Retorter) February 12, 2017
