Scotland will be kicking themselves over that botched lineout around half way out when they looked to have a good chance of pinning France back and pushing for the winning try.
Defeat is Scotland’s lot today but they are a serious team and they like their trips to Paris, which Ireland should take note of.
You’d think that Murrayfield in two weeks presents the main stumbling block to another Irish Grand Slam. A lot riding on that result not just in terms of this championship but ahead of future battles.