Wales win Six Nations title after France suffer Paris defeat to Scotland

Les Bleus had to score four tries and win by 21 points or more to claim the Championship crown and they did neither
Wales win Six Nations title after France suffer Paris defeat to Scotland

Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe (left) in action during the Guinness Six Nations match

Scotland sealed a dramatic 27-23 victory over France to win in Paris for the first time since 1999 and hand the Six Nations title to Wales.

Les Bleus had to score four tries and win by 21 points or more to claim the Championship crown and they did neither as Duhan van der Merwe’s 84th minute effort won it for Gregor Townsend’s side.

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