Superstar scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has set up three tries and France has overwhelmed Wales 43-0 in an impressive Six Nations opener in Paris.
Dupont, who skipped last year's tournament to prepare for the Rugby Sevens tournament at the Paris Olympics, which France won, delivered a hat-trick of assists as Les Bleus handed their opponents their 13th consecutive Test defeat on a bruising opening night.
Fabien Galthie has named his matchday 23 to tackle Wales in the opening 2025 Six Nations match.
Forced away from their suburban concert hall last year by the Olympics, on their Six Nations return to the Stade de France this fabulous French side gave the crowd a night to remember. Twelve months ago,
Despite injuries and tough away trips Fabien Galthié‘s side have enough quality to beat everyone if they keep themselves focused
France host Wales in the opening game of the 2025 Six Nations. Kick-off at Stade de France is at 20:15 GMT. Romain Ntamack will make his first France appearance for 17 months, and starts alongside Antoine Dupont. On the move this evening? Here's a reminder you can also take 5 Live or Scrum V Live commentary with you on the BBC Sounds app.
France faced setbacks with winger Damian Penaud's injury ahead of their Six Nations match against Wales. Key players like Gael Fickou and Charles Ollivon are also unavailable. Coach Fabien Galthie made five team changes,
Match preview, team news and key stats as France host Wales in the opening game of the 2025 Men's Six Nations.
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Wales face a stiff opening challenge as they bid to end their losing run against France in the opening fixture of the Six Nations. Warren Gatland’s side went the entirety of 2024 without Test success,
In December, case against Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou was dropped after two forwards had faced accusations in Argentina
Romain Ntamack returns to the French rugby squad after 18 months, despite Damian Penaud's injury ahead of the Six Nations opener. Coach Fabien Galthie makes significant team changes, while the controversial inclusion of Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou overshadows other announcements.