France has seen off a resilient Scotland 35-16 and clinched the Six Nations title with a tournament-try record in Paris.

France claimed their seventh Six Nations trophy in a record-strewn 35-16 victory over Scotland on Saturday, shaking off their beautiful runners-up tag on a crisp evening at the Stade de France.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend’s future will come in for scrutiny over the coming days after another bottom-half finish in the Six Nations. Although they provided France with stiff opposition on Saturday,

Scotland will be wary of a rapidly-improving Wales as they bid to bounce back from their Calcutta Cup defeat. For Wales, meanwhile, this feels like a free shot. The rapid, drastic improvements shown in Matt Sherratt’s first game as interim coach have brought the optimism back to Welsh rugby,

It all comes down to this for France as Fabien Galthié's team go in search of a win against Scotland, knowing that a victory will see them seal the Six Nations title. Last weekend's stunning win over Grand Slam-chasing Ireland in Dublin means the championship is France's to lose coming into this final match of the tournament.