So, defeat for Scotland means France can clinch a place in the Autumn Nations Cup final with a win against Italy next week.

Unless Italy, Wales or Georgia pull off unlikely victories against France, England, and Ireland respectively, then Scotland will face the Irish in Dublin in the second-place match in a fortnight.

They'll take a break next week, though, due to their clash with Fiji being cancelled.

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According to the Autumn Nations Cup stats, external, Scotland had 54% of possession and 53% of territory in that game.

They spent more time in France's 22 than the French did in theirs. But, ultimately, France's execution was marginally better, and it won them the game.

Tom English
BBC Scotland's chief sports writer

More from Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend.

"We've got to make sure we're better than just being tough to beat, he said on Rugby Sportsound.

"We were in the arm wrestle today and the effort was outstanding. But to take that next step we've got to take our opportunities and be accurate when we have them.

Asked if improving the attack is now the priority, Townsend said: "Yes and no, defence will always be the priority. And Test match rugby is about having a very good defence. A defence is never there forever, you've got to keep working on it. Today we'll be disappointed with a a couple of things we did defensively just as we were with our attack and around the set-piece.

"It's just continual work on all areas. What we're learning about this group of players is that they put massive effort in for their country."

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has given his reaction on Rugby Sportsound on BBC Radio Scotland.

"I felt we played some good rugby in the first half," he said. "Tactically we put them under pressure with our kicking game and when we got into their half I thought we held onto ball well. That led to some go forward and penalties.

"But France showed their strength at times too especially around the set-piece. It was quite an equal game and one breakthrough put us on the back foot and we just weren't accurate enough in the last 15-20 minutes to make most of the opportunities that did come around."

Chris Paterson
Former Scotland international on BBC One

If France beat Italy and England see off Wales, the pair will meet in the final at Twickenham.

It's worth remembering that Scotland are missing their main creative force in Finn Russell, and their second-choice fly-half Adam Hastings. You'd imagine they would create a bit more with Russell in the side.

Not to slight Duncan Weir, who has stepped up admirably in the last two games and was excellent off the tee today.

Tom English
BBC Scotland's chief sports writer

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has just given his post-match thoughts to broadcaster Amazon Prime.

"Frustrating," he said. "We've got a lot to learn, but we feel in a good place. We didn't turn rubbish overnight, but it's back to the drawing board.

"It probably wasn't great to watch at times, but it was the team that didn't crack first that won in the end. We'll get back on the horse."

On his last-minute kick dead which ended Scotland's chance of a draw.

"I'll take it on the chin, I made a mistake. I'm old enough and ugly enough to realise that, I don't need other people to tell me."

Chris Paterson
Former Scotland captain on Rugby Sportsound

Peter Wright
Former Scotland prop on Rugby Sportsound

Virimi Vakatawa's early second-half score is the difference between the sides. Scotland defended admirably, but it was the French who showed more in attack.

It's a first defeat in six Tests for Scotland.

Oh my word, Scotland won a penalty, and Stuart Hogg has kicked it dead! That's it all over! Huge mistake.

Scotland get one last chance from a scrum. They'll have to go from their own half to snatch a draw...

Surely that is that. George Turner runs into his own man as Scotland advanced and France have the penalty.

As competitive as Scotland have been, they've shown virtually nothing in attack after the break.

And they don't...as the French jumper Dylan Cretin gets a hand to the ball.

The French knock-on though and Scotland still have a platform from the scrum. Time running out...

Thomas Ramos just tried to kick a penalty from his own half...Safe to say it fell short.

After an exchange of kicks, Ramos then puts it out on the full! Scotland have a lineout on France's 10m line.

They need to secure it.

Well, well, well. Stuart Hogg drills a kick right into the France 22. Gael Fickou pushes it into touch and Scotland have the lineout!

It looked as though Fickou was pushed by Duhan Van der Merwe, though.

In the end, it doesn't matter as France win the penalty. Game over? Great counter-ruck by France, who capitalise on a sloppy lineout.

Penalty Scotland this time! These scrum calls are just 50/50 in all honesty. Anyway, Scotland will absolutely take it.

They're into France's half...