1.   After scoring nine goals in three first-round group games, the French forwards have lost sight of the net.

2.   From a lineout close to the Welsh line, the French forwards held the ball and then unleashed it to fly-half Thomas Castaignede.

3.   He saluted the French forwards who forced Irish mistakes to give him kicking opportunities.

4.   The French forwards created the opening by overpowering the Scots in a ruck and Galthie caught the Scottish backs by surprise by running with the ball instead of passing.

5.   The Scots had to defend solidly with the French forwards attacking them from all angles.

6.   Two meters from the line, Olivier Magne was first to the ball and then the French forwards drove over the line with Philippe Carbonneau scoring the try.

7.   When the French forwards fail, defenders streak forward and do their job.

8.   Gary Teichman, who proved a more than adequate replacement for World Cup skipper Francois Pienaar, said Springbok pride had stopped the French forwards in the second half.

9.   Instead they found themselves immediately back on their own goal line, defending frantically as the French forwards crossed from a ruck only to knock.

10.   Bellot added another penalty and then the French forwards pushed through the English pack to allow Arnaud Costes to dive over for a try.