FLAIR OF THE DOG

Pierre: Keep making chances against the Irish and we'll avoid a Paris hangover

- GORDON PARKS

PIERRE SCHOEMAN says Scotland will continue their pint half-full approach to the Six Nations despite a sobering defeat to France.

The prop believes the upcoming clash against Ireland is now in full focus with the missed opportunity in Paris already in the past regor Townsend's side.

almost staged the ultimate recovery from 19 points down in the Stade de France, only to fall short. And Schoeman is convinced hosting the best side on the planet a week on Sunday should be a challenge "Confidence to relish. He said: will be very high.

"There is still loads to play for in this Six Nations, whereas in the past that has maybe not been the case for us at this stage in the tournament.

"So it is back on the horse, keep the positivity, work on those little things we need to do better and don't go chasing fool's gold.