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France can still win the competition themselves, though, provided they secure a bonus point or deny Wales one. After defeating Italy and Ireland, Fabien Galthie’s side were thrown into disarray by an outbreak of coronavirus, which caused their match against Scotland to be postponed. Les Bleus have a dizzying array of talent at their disposal and start as favourites, despite suffering a last-gasp defeat at the hands of Maro Itoje last time out. Follow all the action live below:
17 MIN: FRANCE 14-7 WALES
Wales continue to recycle the ball as they edge close to the line, just eight metres out now!
Sarah Rendell20 March 2021 20:20
16 MIN: FRANCE 14-7 WALES
Wales are now on the attack, what a match this is!
They are spreading the ball from left to right to try and find a way through to equalise
Sarah Rendell20 March 2021 20:19
13 MIN: FRANCE 14-7 WALES
Amazingly well worked try for France.
Dulin kicks the ball over the defenders, Jalibert collects the ball and passes to Dupont to score.
Sarah Rendell20 March 2021 20:18
12 MIN: FRANCE 7-7 WALES
It doesn’t take long for France to look dangerous as Teddy Thomas makes a great break.
They kick up pitch and Liam Williams collect
Sarah Rendell20 March 2021 20:16
11 MIN: FRANCE 7-7 WALES
Dan Biggar cuts a great line to dive over and he puts it down before the French defenders can hold him up.
Biggar converts his own try
Sarah Rendell20 March 2021 20:15
10 MIN: FRANCE 7-0 WALES
Wales have the penalty advantage as they recycle the ball to try and get their first try
Sarah Rendell20 March 2021 20:14
9 MIN: FRANCE 7-0 WALES
On-field decision remains and the try isn’t given
Amazing covering tackle from France captain Charles Ollivon to keep them from scoring
Sarah Rendell20 March 2021 20:13
9 MIN: FRANCE 7-0 WALES
Rees-Zammit makes a good run and passes to Gareth Davies but Pearce believes he is held up. They go to TMO.
Sarah Rendell20 March 2021 20:11
8 MIN: FRANCE 7-0 WALES
Teddy Thomas strips the ball from Tipuric and so they come back to an earlier advantage.
Sarah Rendell20 March 2021 20:10
7 MIN: FRANCE 7-0 WALES
Brilliant high kick from Liam Williams as he collects his own hit.
Wales now look to retaliate to France’s opening score
Sarah Rendell20 March 2021 20:09
