France claimed their seventh Six Nations trophy in a record-strewn 35-16 victory over Scotland on Saturday, shaking off their beautiful runners-up tag on a crisp evening at the Stade de France. Les Bleus matched England's number of titles since Italy joined the championship in 2000 and did so in style,

France's crowning as this season's Six Nations champions underlined their status as genuine contenders to South Africa's global supremacy thanks to an efficient gameplan, generational individual talents and some record-setting performances.

It all comes down to this for France, as Fabien Galthié's players go in search of a win against Scotland, knowing that a victory will see them seal the Six Nations title. Last weekend's stunning win over Grand Slam-chasing Ireland in Dublin means the championship is France's to lose coming into this final match of the tournament.

PARIS (Reuters) -France set a record for most tries scored in a single Six Nations campaign when Yoram Moefana touched down in their home game against Scotland on Saturday. It was the 30th try for Fabien Galthie's side - one more than England's 29 in the 2001 championship.

France has seen off a resilient Scotland 35-16 and clinched the Six Nations title with a tournament-try record in Paris.

France vs Scotland - LIVE! The Six Nations title race has gone down to the final match of the championship, as France look to secure the title against Scotland in Paris tonight. L