A 38-17 home defeat at the hands of Ireland left France bottom of the men's standings for the first time since they finished with the wooden spoon in 2013. In the Six Nations era, it was the first time they have conceded five tries in a home game and only once have they conceded more points at home, losing 43-35 to Wales in 2001 indeed it is only the sixth time they have conceded 30 or more at home.
Last place was assured for Les Bleus as Saturday's two games both finished close, Wales and Italy gaining losing bonus points. It did not look like being that way when Warren Gatland's side trailed 27-0 to Scotland shortly after half-time, but James Botham's try sparked a remarkable comeback that came up just short of setting a new Six Nations record.
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