France crowned Six Nations champions after Scotland thriller

France regained the Six Nations title for the first time in three years with a 35-16 victory over Scotland in Paris.
France regained the Six Nations title for the first time in three years with a 35-16 victory over Scotland in Paris.
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France secured the Six Nations championship with a flourish - and quashed England's hopes - by ultimately overpowering a dogged Scotland in Paris.
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Scotland were unfortunate to go in 16-13 behind at the break before Les Bleus powered home to a bonus-point victory and the championship.
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France 35-16 ScotlandBielle-Biarrey and Ramos also score tries in victoryIn the end, no arguments. England may have done all they could to put France under some pressure – and Scotland went on to exert a bit more, testing France as few others can – but Les Bleus can play rugby any which way. They ran through the full gamut in the third quarter, blasting …
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