Introduced by Cliff Morgan
The First Match of the 1968-69 International Championship
The reigning champions - France - today begin their quest to become the first side ever to win the International Championship outright, three times in a row.
Champions in both 1966-67 and 1967-68, when they pulled off the 'grand slam' by beating all four other countries, they today play Scotland who lost all four of their International fixtures last season. Nevertheless, the start to an International season is always intriguing in its 'unknown quantities.'
From Stade Colombes, Paris
Television presentation by the French Television Service
(Colour)