France

43 - 0

Full Time

Wales

France vs Wales

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jac Morgan bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nick Tompkins bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

80'

France go for goal with Nolann Le Garrec taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Try

France are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Gregory Alldritt picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Yellow Card

Freddie Thomas (Wales) is shown a yellow card

75'

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

70'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Tomos Williams being replaced.

70'

Red Card

Romain Ntamack (France) is shown the red card

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Thomas took full advantage.

69'

Nolann Le Garrec curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

68'

Try

The kick through from France has allowed Emilien Gailleton to touch down.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Emilien Gailleton took full advantage.

67'

Romain Ntamack sets up the try.

67'

France make a substitution with Emilien Gailleton coming on.

66'

France make a substitution with Thomas Ramos coming off.

66'

Wales sub Freddie Thomas comes onto the field.

63'

James Botham departs for Wales.

63'

Wales sub Blair Murray comes onto the field.

61'

Tom Rogers departs for Wales.

61'

France sub Oscar Jegou comes onto the field.

60'

Francois Cros departs for France.

60'

Thomas Ramos has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

55'

Try

The forward pack of France will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

54'

What a run here by Romain Ntamack as they get over the gainline!

52'

France decide to make a substitution, with Hugo Auradou getting some game time.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Alexandre Roumat being replaced.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Mickael Guillard getting some game time.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Emmanuel Meafou being replaced.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Nolann Le Garrec getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Georges-Henri Colombe getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Cyril Baille getting some game time.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Baptiste Gros being replaced.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Julien Marchand getting some game time.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Peato Mauvaka being replaced.

49'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Elliot Dee getting some game time.

45'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Evan Lloyd being replaced.

45'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Keiron Assiratti getting some game time.

45'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Henry Thomas being replaced.

45'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Nicky Smith getting some game time.

45'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Gareth Thomas being replaced.

45'

Josh Adams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Wales make a substitution with Tommy Reffell coming on.

40'

Wales make a substitution with Elliot Dee coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos adds the two points for France.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for France as Louis Bielle-Biarrey goes over.

40'

Antoine Dupont played a key part in that try.

40'

Wales sub Elliot Dee comes onto the field.

36'

Tommy Reffell departs for Wales.

36'

Fabulous play by France has led to Thomas Ramos being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

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

33'

Try

Silky skills by France ends with a try for Theo Attissogbe.

32'

Antoine Dupont sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Antoine Dupont breaches the defence.

32'

Yellow Card

Evan Lloyd (Wales) is shown a yellow card

29'

Dan Edwards comes on.

26'

Owen Watkin comes off.

26'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by France is finished off by Louis Bielle-Biarrey

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Bielle-Biarrey bursts through to advance the France attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Thomas Ramos.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Theo Attissogbe bursts through to advance the France attack.

21'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos converts the try.

18'

Try

What a kick! Theo Attissogbe takes full advantage to score for France.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Theo Attissogbe bursts through to advance the France attack.

17'

Antoine Dupont sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Rogers took full advantage.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Theo Attissogbe goes through the gap.

Tommy Reffell comes on.

Aaron Wainwright comes off.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 France v Wales 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 31st January 2025, 12:15pm PST 
  
 Stade de France 
  
 Peacock 
  
 Paul Williams

Points Flow Chart

France win +43

Time in lead

Mins in lead

80%

% Of Game In Lead

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Alldritt

43 - 0

77'

Thomas

75'

38 - 0

Ntamack

38 - 0

69'

Gailleton

38 - 0

67'

Marchand

33 - 0

54'

Half Time

Ramos

28 - 0

41'

Bielle-Biarrey

26 - 0

40'

Ramos

21 - 0

33'

Attissogbe

19 - 0

32'

Lloyd

29'

14 - 0

Ramos

14 - 0

23'

Bielle-Biarrey

12 - 0

22'

Ramos

7 - 0

18'

Attissogbe

5 - 0

17'

Start

Win Probability

France

92%

Draw

Wales

Start of Possession Passages by Nolann Le Garrec

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

France

Wales

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Defence Profile

France

Wales

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

65%

3-6 secs

32%

28%

6+ secs

12%

103

Rucks Won

125

Last 5 Penalties

65'

69'

75'

France

Wales

France vs Wales Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France face off against Wales in Six Nations Round 1 on Fri 31st January 2025 at Stade de France. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:15 and is broadcast on ITV. In South Africa it’s at 22:15 SAST on SuperSport, 09:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 07:15 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 12:15 EST on Peacock 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.