France vs Wales, Stade de France Date: 24 October Kick-off: 8:00pm
Prediction:
France Win And Both Teams Over 20 Match Points @9/2
It’s a match that looked in danger of not going ahead at one stage amid the politicking of French rugby.
Then there were suggestions France could be massively understrength.
But when the sides were announced in midweek they were at their strongest and Wales were not far short of their best line up, too.
A tasty game under the Paris lights is in prospect on Saturday evening, then.
France
Indeed, the starting side is unchanged from France’s Six Nations opener against England earlier this year.
France produced a memorable performance in that match in February to win 24-17 and Galthie said he opted against major changes as the team return to action following the coronavirus lockdown.
Thereafter, France suffered defeat to Scotland in round four, ending their hopes of a first Grand Slam since 2010.
Wales
Wales boss Wayne Pivac has named his squad for the autumn opener against France on Saturday.
Seven months after their last Test match against England in March, Wales face Les Bleus in Paris to kick off their six-match autumn campaign.
Uncapped Gloucester try sensation Louis Rees-Zammit has been named on the bench but Pivac has already said he will come on for his debut.
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