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Talking points: Can Scotland stop France’s title bid?

victory will see France secure a first Six Nations title since 2022.

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The outcome of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations is set to be decided by what happens in the closing match of the championship in the Stade de France.

Here, the PA news agency sets the scene with a look at the key talking points ahead of the Paris finale between France and Scotland.

French eyes on the prize

France in Dublin
France are in pole position for the title (Liam McBurney/PA)

No Dupont, no problem

Antoine Dupont goes off injured
Antoine Dupont suffered an ACL injury in Ireland (Niall Carson/PA)

Also-rans again, Scots need to finish with a flourish

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend
Gregor Townsend’s side have won two of their four matches so far (Jane Barlow/PA)

No Scots inferiority complex

Scotland celebrate in 2021
Scotland beat France in Stade de France in 2021 (ABACA/PA)

Can Six Nations rookie Gregor Brown handle the heat?

Gregor Brown (right) with his Scotland team-mates
Gregor Brown (right) is set for his first Six Nations start (Jane Barlow/PA)
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