The Six Nations finishes today, with Wales taking on the French in Paris at 2.45pm.
If they lose in Paris, an Italian win against Scotland would see last place decided by points difference, while a bonus point win for the Azzurri would consign Wales to only their second sixth place finish ever. For this to be realised, they will need a bonus point win over France and hope for heavy losses for Scotland and England with neither of those sides picking up losing bonus points. - Fourth - Wales would again need a bonus point win against France and hope for either Scotland or England to lose heavily. "There's been a lot of pressure back in Wales and for the whole of Welsh rugby it's been a difficult challenge. Regardless of whether that's the right call or not, we know how Wales will look to play in Paris. OK, this is highly unlikely but Wales can actually finish the Six Nations as high as third today. I can remember the early days when he came out of the Dragons, and he never missed a training session. But the reality is Wales' midfield was leaky last week and it would risk a similar result this time around against the terrifying French attack. He was unlucky at Bath with the amount of injuries he picked up there. He will be joined in Paris by his family, who have helped him become one of the best players ever to wear a Wales jersey. We can play better with and without the ball. We've got a group of boys who stick together and it's been good out here."
Six Nations Super Saturday continues in Paris this afternoon as Les Bleus hope to keep their title hopes alive. The defending champions must win handsomely ...
Follow France vs Wales reaction in the Six Nations live below! Leigh Halfpenny is also on for Rees-Zammit. 76 mins: Biggar’s day is over for Wales. France held up their end of the bargain as they returned to home soil, fresh from a seven-try, 43-point rout at Twickenham last weekend that was England’s heaviest-ever home defeat. France 41-28 Wales The defending champions picked up an entertaining bonus-point win at the [Stade de France](/topic/stade-de-france) and now must hope for a huge favour from old rivals England in Dublin to destroy Ireland’s Grand Slam dreams and pip the world’s top-ranked team at the last.
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The Irish squad embrace, sharing great hugs and broad smiles in the ecstasy of Grand Slam triumph. It’s one of the most dominant Grand Slams in history, too - five sides beaten, all by a margin in double digits. “There was a bit of a pressure but every game you play for Ireland there is pressure. The gap that needs to be closed is still massive, of course, but it wasn’t the thumping many feared. We didn’t get it right in the first half but we stuck at it and eventually found a way. The first of the Ireland players take their medals, Bundee Aki carrying his littl’un, sharing the moment. [On Johnny Sexton] “It is a special achievement to win a Grand Slam and he has orchestrated it. Andy and Owen Farrell share a warm hug in the stands, son congratulating father after his own defeat before the Ireland head coach joins his squad on the pitch for the celebratory ceremonies. “Winning a Grand Slam is always special. Ireland’s injured squad members (and there are quite a few) make their way up to the stage. “Hopefully there are bigger fish to fry for Johnny with the World Cup but it is unbelievably fitting for him to have this moment. [Freddie Steward](/topic/freddie-steward) was sent off for a dangerous hit on Hugo Keenan despite bracing for impact and turning away from his opposite number, with contact appearing accidental.
France player ratings: In order to maintain pressure on the undefeated tournament leaders and Grand Slam hopefuls Ireland...
Maybe didn’t have a starring role but had plenty of effective cameos. An unkind commentator might suggest Cros is keeping the seat warm for Anthony Jelonch. Got through a lot of heavy-duty body moving and scored a turnover here. A mediocre game in what has been an otherwise superb [Cyril Baille](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/cyril-baille/) – 7.5 Showed fantastic decision-making under pressure for France’s first try, floating a pass out to Penaud when many would put their head down and bulled towards to the try-line. [Antoine Dupont](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/antoine-dupont/) – 7.5 This game was a real return to form in an individual performance which was more art than sport at times. [Jonathan Danty](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/jonathan-danty/) – 7.5 A couple of uncharacteristic errors pockmarked his first half but he made up for that with a sublime line and finish in the 49th minute. [Damian Penaud](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/damian-penaud/) – 5 They were able to welcome back prop
'Super Saturday', the final round of the 2023 Six Nations, continues with France hosting Wales in Saint-Denis. Les Bleus are still well in the hunt for the ...
Both Sports Interaction and Neds have France as short as $1.04 to win, while Bet MGM's -3300 is the reverse of their +3300 offer on a draw! As expected, Les Bleus are heavy, heavy favourites to win this Super Saturday clash in Saint-Denis, with none of our partner bookmakers appearing to give Wales a sniff. Alun Wyn Jones is also back in the XV, and brings with him a world-record 157 caps of international experience, as Wales aim to finish a very difficult tournament on a high. As he as for all four of Wales' games in the tournament so far, Warren Gatland rings further changes for this final match, with Wales still able to finish as high as third if other results go their way. France's only changes come in the forwards, with boulder-esque prop Uini Atonio back at tighthead following suspension for a high tackle against Ireland. Thomas Ramos is well on course to finish as the championship's top points scorer in this year's Six Nations, with his 68 so far more than double the 32 of nearest challenger Finn Russell. Sat, Mar. France host Wales in the Six Nations at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France. The number eight's five-points came in between two scores from Italy, whose poor execution in the Welsh 22 allowed Gatland's side to see out a comfortable victory. Wales hardly laid a glove on Ireland, Scotland and England respectively, racking up three consecutive defeats to their Triple Crown rivals, but finally showed some composure and execution to defeat Italy in Rome, recording a bonus point in the process. Thomas Ramos' score was followed by two apiece from forwards Flament and Ollivon, and Damian Penaud's late brace rounded off an historic afternoon for France, inflicting a record home defeat for England and doing so in some style. Warren Gatland's under-fire Wales side head to France to close out their 2023 Six Nations campaign, having picked up their first win of the tournament in Rome last time out.
Six Nations Super Saturday continues in Paris this afternoon as Les Bleus hope to keep their title hopes alive. The defending champions must win handsomely ...
Wales sign off their Six Nations campaign in Paris on Saturday afternoon, after finally opening their account with a win over Italy in Rome last weekend.
It was a stunt that would land the Springboks chief with a two-month ban for misconduct. “I felt that Mr Erasmus’ video brought into question my professionalism and my integrity as a match official and that there was an inference to be drawn that I was in some way cheating as an official, which is obviously completely untrue. "I feel that regardless of the outcome and any sanctions imposed, my reputation as a referee and person will be tarnished. “Though a small proportion of the rugby community will follow the outcome of this matter, and in the process obtain an accurate account of what really occurred, the wider rugby community will only be aware of me in the context of this incident. "I have spent many years trying to build my reputation as an international referee and in the course of his video which was posted online, Mr Erasmus has caused it immeasurable damage. "However, due to the actions of Mr Erasmus, my family and I have endured a significant amount of distress and we will only have negative memories of the whole experience.
Minute-by-minute report: France need to secure victory and then hope for a favour from England in Dublin to win the title. Join Lee Calvert.
From the lineout Wales drive over, but they are held up and Ntamack will have to drop out from under his posts. The catch and drive from the lineout splinters France who infringe for the fifth time in the opening minutes, and as the advantage is being paid, North takes advantage of the confusion to run through a gap and under the posts. France exit with little fuss and that allows Rees-Zammit to have a run on the kick return. They are up into the 22 again and Les Bleus are offside once more, but Biggar spurns the posts and puts in in the corner. He finds Dupont (who else?) in support in the 22 and the little man looks right and flings a missile of a pass out to Penaud on the touchline to score. From the lineout, Wales can’t get a maul going but they are again working phases at pace up to the line which have France defending like demons, and inevitably they are offside again, and Biggar once more goes to the corner. He pops the ball to Rees Zammit who clears to touch, but it was on the full and so France will have a chance to attack from inside the Welsh 22. Webb puts a lovely angled kick into touch in the France 22 and Gatland’s men will have the ball back from the French exit kick. After he is hauled down the ball is fired via four long passes touchline to touchline where Danty is waiting to score in the corner. France look up a bit of a blind alley in the middle of the park, but they don’t panic keep the runner and passes coming until Ramos works Dupont free up the left touchline. Faletau sees a glimpse of the ball at a breakdown, but he was in no position to grab it as he was not on his feet. Dupont opts for the scrum from the penalty in the 22.
Following a 41-28 victory for France over Wales in their Six Nations fixture, here's our five takeaways from the match at the Stade de France on Saturday.
While Dupont tends to dominate the spotlight, the numbers racked up this Six Nations by Penaud and Ramos are impressive. The pair may not have been on top of their game in the opening match but have undoubtedly improved as the competition has progressed. The La Rochelle star’s breakdown influence was obvious in their dominant victory over England and although Wales did a better job of shackling him in Paris, he still managed to disrupt their ball. Yes, Les Bleus have re-found their form, and they are a very difficult team to stop, but Warren Gatland’s men simply have to do better. Make no mistake about this Les Bleus side; they are serious contenders to win the Rugby World Cup on home soil and are rightly favourites. It’s been mentioned this campaign that the Six Nations feels like it’s broken down into at least two categories in terms of quality.