Tuesday 14 February 2017 17:25, UK
Sean Maitland believes Scotland will learn from their Paris defeat as he rues "the one that got away".
Vern Cotter's side led against France after Tim Swinson scored their second try three minutes into the second half but that was their final score in a 22-16 Six Nations loss on Sunday.
Winger Maitland was unhappy at their unforced turnovers and admitted they need to be more careful in possession when Wales come to Murrayfield in the third round of matches on February 25.
"We knew we didn't play to our potential and to come so close again was very frustrating," the 28-year-old said. "It was one that got away from us.
"We like to play, we like to chuck the ball around, everyone knows that, but when you lose the ball, especially against France who go forward really well with their offloading game, it's always hard to stop.
"But in the second half, our defence was outstanding to hold them out and not let them score [a try], and that's something we should be proud of.
"I know the game didn't really go our way, with our discipline and our turnovers, but there are positives to take.
"They had the momentum in the second half and when the French forwards are offloading, it's hard to stop, to hold them on our line shows the character of the boys."
Scotland remain in a strong position in the tournament with two more home games to come following their opening win over Ireland.
I know the game didn't really go our way, with our discipline and our turnovers, but there are positives to take.
"I'm sure the fans are right behind us, they felt the frustration out there with us I'm sure," Maitland added.
"To get a losing bonus point is a positive and we have a massive, massive game against Wales.
"You have obviously got to learn from these games and the boys will take on board the lessons and get better."
