Finn Russell has given Scotland a potential injury scare just six days before their Guinness Six Nations clash with France.

The stand-off was forced off just before half-time of Racing 92’s Top14 match with Toulouse in Paris this afternoon (Sunday) after taking a knee to the face while making a tackle.

Russell, who was replaced by Fijian counterpart Ben Volavola, went off for a Head Injury Assessment (HIA) in the 38th minute but did not re-appear after the break – it is unclear if he passed the HIA and was kept off as a precaution, or if the stand-off, who had scored a first-half try for Racing 92, failed the assessment.

He may now be a doubt for Scotland’s third match of their Guinness Six Nations campaign against France on Saturday.

Gregor Townsend is already without the services of Ryan Wilson and Huw Jones, while Stuart Hogg is expected to miss the match and WP Nel and Sam Skinner remain doubts to feature at the Stade de France.

Adam Hastings is the only other recognised stand-off in the squad, but Peter Horne – who started in the number 10 jersey for Glasgow Warriors in their win over Cardiff Blues yesterday – is another option.