Scotland come close but France hang on in tight Paris Test

France finished their preparations for this month's Rugby World Cup by beating a spirited Scotland in Paris on Saturday. Three penalties from Frederic Michalak and a Noa Nakaitaci try proved decisive for the hosts in a tight encounter. Scotland stayed in touch and led heading into the closing stages after a Tommy Seymour try. But France's dominant pack proved Scotland's undoing as Number 8 David Denton was sent to the sin-bin with 10 minutes remaining. Vern Cotter's men had the opportunity to draw the match with a final minute penalty. Admirably, captain Greig Laidlaw elected to run the ball…