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.

Gregor Townsend said finishing the Six Nations at France next weekend was the "toughest fixture in world rugby" after his Scotland side revived their campaign with a 35-29 home win over Wales on Saturday.

Scotland and Wales face off this evening in an intriguing Six Nations clash. A change of head coach did not produce a chance of fortunes for Wales, as interim boss Matt Sherratt was unable to mastermind a win over defending champions Ireland but did see a much-improved performance from the beleaguered Welsh side.

LONDON (AP) — France will try to win the Six Nations without its talisman after captain Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his right knee at the weekend.

Antoine Dupont has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligaments, the France captain said on Sunday, ruling him out of his side's final Six Nations game against Scotland in a massive blow to their bid to claim a second title since 2010.