France open 6 Nations against 'transitioning' Wales

Gatland's Wales aim for Six Nations lift in France
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.
Is France v Wales on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash
Is France v Wales on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash - Everything you need to know ahead of the opening fixture of the championship
Wales team for opener at Stade de France
In the front row, props Evan Lloyd and Henry Thomas will make their first starts for Wales in the cauldron of the Stade de France. On the wing, Tom Rogers will earn his sixth cap after last featuring for Wales in their 2023 World Cup warm-up games.
Williams, Adams and Jenkins return for Wales' Six Nations opener
British and Irish Lions duo Josh Adams and Liam Williams return for Wales' Six Nations opener against France, along with Dafydd Jenkins.
France vs Wales referee: Who is Six Nations official Paul Williams?
New Zealand’s Paul Williams is one of the referees for this year’s Six Nations. Williams began his career with the whistle in 2011, and was appointed to the New Zealand High Performance referee squad three years later.
Wales Six Nations star pulls out of starting XV on eve of France clash
Aaron Wainwright is set to fill the No. 8 spot, while James Botham and Jac Morgan retain their positions on the flanks from the autumn series. Gatland disclosed that Botham was always his top pick for the six shirt following his impressive autumn form.
Wales team to play France in full as Taulupe Faletau out
Taulupe Faletau will play no part in Wales' Six Nations opener against France in Paris. Josh Adams and Liam Williams make make their Test return for the Six Nations curtain-raiser, having missed large chunks of 2024. But No. 8 Faletau, who hasn't played for Wales since 2023, is not involved.
Scrum V - Gatland announces his team for Wales' Six Nations opener in France - BBC Sounds
Gareth, Lauren and Cennydd discuss Warren Gatland’s team for the opening game in France. Read more
France open Six Nations against 'transitioning' Wales
Fabien Galthie's in-form France start this year's Six Nations by hosting struggling Wales on Friday with the head coach fully aware of the challenge of winning the title. Wales' hopes of a first win over France since 2019 will be hindered by the presence of Olympic gold medallist Dupont.
The most likely Wales team to play France in Six Nations opener
Wales' 'strongest' side: Liam Williams; Josh Adams, Joe Roberts, Owen Watkin, Tom Rogers; Ben Thomas, Tomos Williams; Gareth Thomas, Elliot Dee, Keiron Assiratti, Dafydd Jenkins, Will Rowlands, Aaron Wainwright, Jac Morgan, Taulupe Faletau.
Warren Gatland highlights what could backfire for France in Six Nations opener against Wales
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has highlighted what could backfire for France when the sides meet in Friday's Six Nations opener in Paris.
France vs Wales prediction: Paris pain likely for struggling Wales
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Five things Warren Gatland must overcome to keep Wales job
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Williams back on track to join Wales 100-cap club
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Wales boss Gatland wary of 'humble' France hero Dupont
Warren Gatland says he has "huge" respect for Antoine Dupont as Wales bid to end their long losing streak in a Six Nations ...
Trio return for Wales as Thomas picked at flyhalf for France test
Wales have been boosted by the return of wing Josh Adams, fullback Liam Williams and lock Dafydd Jenkins for their Six ...
Scrum V pundits on Wales' chances, disrupting Dupont and Lions
On the eve of Wales' Six Nations opener in France, Scrum V The Warm-Up chats to three former players who have been there and ...