France held a slender 20-17 lead at the interval after Wales had more than held their own with tries from Rio Dyer and Tomos Williams. When the clock hit the 50 minute mark Wales were in contention but on came the French version of the bomb squad and that was that.

With just six wins from 30 games in his second Wales spell and as favourites to retain the Six Nations wooden spoon, the outlook is bleak

As Wales prepare to kick off the 2025 Six Nations away to France, Warren Gatland will hope for an unlikley repeat of 2019 Welsh heroics in Paris.

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,

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has highlighted what could backfire for France when the sides meet in Friday's Six Nations opener in Paris.