Scotland boss Gregor Townsend has not ruled out using the controversial 7-1 substitute tactic in a bold plan to ruin France’s Six Nations party on Super Saturday. France can win this year’s tournament with a win in Paris this coming weekend.

There are just three fixtures of the 2025 Six Nations remaining and the title race has taken shape with three teams still harbouring ambitions of lifting the trophy on 15 March. France’s emphatic win over Ireland establishes Fabien Galthie’s side as favourites for the title,

England kept alive its Six Nations rugby title hopes by running in seven tries in a bonus-point 47-24 win over Italy at Twickenham on Sunday that extended its perfect all-time test record against the Azzurri.