Gregor Townsend has warned France that Scotland have nothing to lose in their final Six Nations clash. France could be crowned champions with a positive result against the Scots. Townsend’s side are out of the running for this year’s prize but they will try to ruin France’s party in Paris next weekend.

There are just three fixtures of the 2025 Six Nations remaining and the title race has taken shape with three teams still harbouring ambitions of lifting the trophy on 15 March. France’s emphatic win over Ireland establishes Fabien Galthie’s side as favourites for the title,

France delivered a commanding performance to crush Ireland 42-27 in Dublin, seizing control of the Six Nations title race. Les Bleus scored five tries in a stunning display that ended Ireland's Grand Slam hopes.