France vs Wales betting tips. France to win by 1-12 points - 7/2 BoyleSports. The 2025 Six Nations gets underway on Friday when Wales travel to Paris to take on the bookmakers’

Wales face a stiff opening challenge as they bid to end their losing run against France in the opening fixture of the Six Nations. Warren Gatland’s side went the entirety of 2024 without Test success,

Wales boss Warren Gatland feels being overwhelming underdogs ahead of Friday's Six Nations opener with France in Paris could work in his team's favour.

GMT Coverage: Listen live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC 5 Live; text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app; watch on S4C. Antoine Dupont will return to captain France in their Six Nations opener against Wales on Friday.

Wales have been boosted by the return of winger Josh Adams, fullback Liam Williams and lock Dafydd Jenkins for their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Friday, but number eight Taulupe Faletau will have to wait to make his return.

Gareth, Lauren and Cennydd are at The Vale as Warren Gatland announces his team for Friday's Six Nations opener in France.

France held a slender 20-17 lead at the interval after Wales had more than held their own with tries from Rio Dyer and Tomos Williams. When the clock hit the 50 minute mark Wales were in contention but on came the French version of the bomb squad and that was that.

The extended senior leadership team, reporting directly to the new executive team, will continue to evolve and includes roles in the WRU’s legal, HR, marketing, communications, events and stadium facilities departments as well as a new high-profile appointment, the head of women’s rugby.

After welcoming Warren Gatland's Wales side to Paris, France faces three away trips, including a visit to two-time defending champion Ireland, before a home game against Scotland to finish the tournament on March 15.

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.

Wales have been boosted by the return of wing Josh Adams, fullback Liam Williams and lock Dafydd Jenkins for their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Friday, with Ben Thomas to lead the backline from the flyhalf position.

Gareth, Lauren and Cennydd discuss Warren Gatland’s team for the opening game in France. Read more