Wales 21-16 France
After an abject display against Ireland a fortnight ago, Wales will be glad to have the chance to make amends. On the other hand, there is also a lot of pressure on them to keep their championship hopes alive – and France are certainly beatable. After a turgid first half against Italy they managed to dispatch the Azzurri, but were somewhat fortunate to beat England.
Of course, the last time Wales played France they were coming off a dreadful run of form and a defeat to Ireland – and on that occasion the win in Paris set them up to defend successfully their Six Nations crown. Could that happen again? I’m saying yes, as Wales finally get up and running in 2014.
Wales turned their Six Nations around in 2013 with a win over France
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