Wales look to maul and have a penalty, Biggar finds touch

Ahead of round one, France and Scotland (7/7) were the only sides who boasted a 100 per cent scrum success rate on their own feed in the Six Nations this year, while Wales have recorded the worst success rate at that particular set-piece - with 11 from 15.

Dupont kick long into space, Thomas wins the race but is in touch for a Welsh throw

Big hit from France and it's loose and they have it back

Out to Tompkins through a half gap

Back to Ntamack who clears, Halfpenny runs it back

France in front as Biggar restarts

Wales have won eight of their last nine Test matches against France, this after winning just two of their previous 12 clashes with Les Bleus before that run.

The Gatland effect

Ntamack puts it high and Wales spill it into the arms of Bouthier who races in for the opening try

Parkes clears, Alldritt runs it back over halfway