Gray dropped by Scotland for finale against title-chasing France

Gregor Brown and Matt Fagerson replace the benched Jonny Gray and injured Jack Dempsey for Scotland's final Six Nations match away to France.

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England score seven tries in convincing win over Italy

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France angry after Dupont suffers 'serious' injury

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