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President Emmanuel Macron on Monday outlined France's new strategy for Africa, where anti-French sentiment runs high in some of its former colonies. Ahead of a visit to Gabon, Angola, Congo-Brazzaville and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Macron said that France needs to demonstrate a "profound humility" in Africa.

French President Emmanuel Macron will fly to Africa this week in a bid to counter Russian efforts to dislodge France from the continent, after Paris suffered a series of military and political setbacks in its former sphere of influence.

The Scots were 19-0 down after a torrid opening 20-minute period in Stade de France

Ireland remain in pole position to land the title.

It was an action-packed encounter with two red cards in the first 11 minutes and seven tries scored overall.

Grant Gilchrist and Mohamed Haouas were sent off early on as France won 32-21 in Paris, with 17 points from Thomas Ramos, despite a Scotland fightback

Grant Gilchrist and Mohamed Haouas sent off early as brilliant Scotland rue dreadful start

Gregor Townsend’s side were ripped apart early on as the hosts raced into a 19-0 lead

The game in Paris was minutes old when two players were given their marching orders