The return of crowds to the Six Nations has firmly re-established the concept of home advantage and Sam Skinner has called on Scotland to produce a performance which rouses Murrayfield this weekend as they look to get their campaign back on track against France.

The Exeter Chiefs forward describes Saturday’s clash as “do or die” in terms of the Scots’ title challenge after the 20-17 defeat in Cardiff ten days ago.

France have found Edinburgh a tricky venue in recent seasons and their task will be made all the harder if Murrayfield is at its noisy best.

Scotland v France Six Nations: Sam Skinner says it’s ‘do or die’ as he looks to Murrayfield crowd to make home advantage count