France

41 - 28

Full Time

Wales

France vs Wales

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

Leigh Halfpenny converts the try.

80'

Try

Rio Dyer goes on their own for a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rio Dyer bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Justin Tipuric is finished off with a try.

79'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by France is finished off by Damian Penaud

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian Penaud bursts through to advance the France attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Thomas Ramos is finished off with a try.

76'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Leigh Halfpenny getting some game time.

74'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Louis Rees-Zammit being replaced.

74'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Owen Williams getting some game time.

74'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Dan Biggar being replaced.

74'

France decide to make a substitution, with Sekou Macalou getting some game time.

74'

France decide to make a substitution, with Charles Ollivon being replaced.

74'

France decide to make a substitution, with Maxime Lucu getting some game time.

74'

France decide to make a substitution, with Antoine Dupont being replaced.

74'

France decide to make a substitution, with Yoram Moefana getting some game time.

74'

France decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Dumortier being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Damian Penaud took full advantage.

68'

Conversion

The Wales supporters go wild as Dan Biggar successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Wales are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tomos Williams touching down.

65'

Wales sub Tommy Reffell comes onto the field.

62'

Taulupe Faletau departs for Wales.

62'

Bastien Chalureau comes on for France.

59'

Romain Taofifenua leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Rio Dyer as they get over the gainline!

58'

Dillon Lewis comes on for Wales.

57'

Tomas Francis leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Dan Biggar kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Bradley Roberts from scoring as they record the try for Wales.

55'

That's a great try assist by Tomos Williams.

55'

Tomos Williams comes on.

54'

Rhys Webb comes off.

54'

What a run here by George North as they get over the gainline!

53'

France decide to make a substitution, with Reda Wardi getting some game time.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Cyril Baille being replaced.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Peato Mauvaka getting some game time.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Julien Marchand being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos adds the two points for France.

49'

Try

Slick passing by France leads to a try for Gael Fickou.

48'

Gael Fickou makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Romain Ntamack sets up the try.

48'

France decide to make a substitution, with Sipili Falatea getting some game time.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Uini Atonio being replaced.

47'

Wales make a substitution with Dafydd Jenkins coming on.

44'

Wales make a substitution with Alun Wyn Jones coming off.

44'

Wales make a substitution with Gareth Thomas coming on.

44'

Wales make a substitution with Wyn Jones coming off.

44'

Wales make a substitution with Bradley Roberts coming on.

44'

Wales make a substitution with Ken Owens coming off.

44'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos adds the two points for France.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Uini Atonio dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Thomas Ramos played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by France has led to Antoine Dupont being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Wales sub Alun Wyn Jones comes onto the field.

37'

Dafydd Jenkins departs for Wales.

37'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Silky skills by France ends with a try for Jonathan Danty.

33'

Damian Penaud sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Thomas Ramos breaches the defence.

32'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Thomas Ramos kicks the penalty goal.

29'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Thomas Ramos kicks the penalty goal.

25'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Dafydd Jenkins getting some game time.

24'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Alun Wyn Jones being replaced.

24'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by France results in a try for Damian Penaud

Antoine Dupont played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Romain Ntamack took full advantage.

Conversion

Dan Biggar has kicked a conversion.

Try

Wales are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with George North touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as George North goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Rhys Webb.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 France v Wales 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 18th March 2023, 07:45am PDT 
  
 Stade de France

Points Flow Chart

France win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

70%

% Of Game In Lead

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Halfpenny

80'

41 - 28

Dyer

79'

41 - 26

Ramos

41 - 21

78'

Penaud

39 - 21

76'

Biggar

66'

34 - 21

Williams

65'

34 - 19

Biggar

56'

34 - 14

Roberts

55'

34 - 12

Ramos

34 - 7

49'

Fickou

32 - 7

48'

Ramos

27 - 7

44'

Atonio

25 - 7

43'

Half Time

Ramos

20 - 7

34'

Danty

18 - 7

33'

Ramos

13 - 7

29'

Ramos

10 - 7

25'

Ramos

7 - 7

11'

Penaud

5 - 7

Biggar

0 - 7

North

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

France

Wales

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Defence Profile

France

Wales

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

51%

3-6 secs

30%

26%

6+ secs

12%

18%

Rucks Won

France vs Wales Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France face off against Wales in Six Nations Round 5 on Sat 18th March 2023 at Stade de France. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:45. In South Africa it’s at 16:45 SAST, 03:45 NZST in New Zealand, 01:45 AEST in Australia and 07:45 EST in the US.

France won the last encounter but France are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, France sits at 4 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Wales holds 11.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with France in position 4 and Wales in position 11 as such France are favourites on paper.

France vs Wales Squads

The official squads for France vs Wales will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.