Scotland 6-27 France: The visiting fans are in good voice ahead of the Six Nations clash with Scotland at Murrayfield

Their spirits are further raised when France's Vincent Clerc breaks clear on the right and goes over for the opening try

Worse follows for the Scots when Julien Malzieu runs in for another try after Dan Parks' error

Scotland trail 17-6 at half-time and find themselves in even deeper trouble after Clerc bursts through for his second try

Andrew Henderson attempts to evade the French rearguard as Scotland try in vain to find a way back into the match

France captain Lionel Nallet (right) and Damien Traille are able to celebrate a fine start to their Six Nations campaign

Scotland's players are left to rue a number of mistakes after a hugely disappointing performance