POLICE have stopped a plane carrying the France rugby squad home from Edinburgh to interrogate a number of players following allegations of a late-night bust-up.
It is thought some members of Les Bleus’ squad could have been involved in a brawl following their Six Nations defeat to Scotland.
France’s plane was stopped before takeoff and remains on the tarmac at Edinburgh Airport.
France’s national rugby team confirmed: “Some players are being heard by Scottish authorities. We are waiting for more information.”
Scotland beat the visitors 32-26 in a thrilling encounter at Murrayfield to move fourth in the table behind Ireland, England and Wales.
Greig Laidlaw was brought back to help steady a ship Wales had blown a huge hole in last week.
Scotland had to navigate some stormy waters on an afternoon of nerve-shredding drama but the No9’s trusted right boot eventually steered the team to glory.
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