France claimed the Six Nations title with a dominant 35-16 victory over Scotland in Paris, with full-back Thomas Ramos scoring 20 points to lead Les Bleus to victory. The win came after England’s massive 68-14 triumph over Wales earlier in the day, setting up a thrilling final day of the tournament.
Ramos was the standout performer for France, scoring a try and kicking 15 points to help his team secure the bonus-point win they needed to clinch the championship. Despite missing out on the Grand Slam after a loss to England in the second round, France showed their class with a four-try display against Scotland.
Captain Gregory Alldritt expressed his joy at lifting the trophy, highlighting the team’s determination to make the most of their success after several near misses in previous editions of the tournament. Scotland, on the other hand, finished fourth in the table despite some promising performances from their Lions hopefuls like Blair Kinghorn and Finn Russell.
Both teams made changes to their line-ups for the crucial encounter, with France’s Fabien Galthie forced into two alterations due to injuries. Scotland’s Gregor Townsend also made adjustments, giving opportunities to some young players to impress on the big stage.
The match saw a series of yellow cards for both teams, with momentum swinging back and forth throughout the game. Ramos broke the record for the most points scored by a French player in Six Nations history, underlining his importance to the team’s success.
With the result beyond doubt in the second half, France sealed the win with a dominant forward display that culminated in Ramos’ second try of the match. The victory sparked scenes of celebration among the home fans, as France lifted their seventh Six Nations title and looked ahead to future success under Galthie’s guidance.
Overall, it was a fitting end to an exciting tournament, with France emerging as worthy champions and setting the stage for more thrilling contests in the years to come.
