Duncan Weir kicked five from five for Scotland, but Thomas Ramos bagged five from six for France alongside a Matthieu Jalibert drop goal and Vakatawa try, which was enough to hand the visitors a 15-22 victory.
But how did Gregor Townsend’s men rate in defeat?
Simply scroll down and click through the pages to see how The Scotsman rated Scotland’s players today.
13. CHRIS HARRIS
The Gloucester centre worked hard but found the going tough against a gifted and dynamic French backline. 5 Photo: David Rogers
14. BLAIR KINGHORN
Try-saving intervention in the first half to deny Virimi Vakatawa. Has little opportunity to pose a threat in attack. 6 Photo: David Rogers
15. STUART HOGG
The full-back drove Scotland on and produced a real captain’s innings with some last-ditch tackling. 7 Photo: Stu Forster
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