Rampant Wales bounce back

Reigning champions Wales put their RBS 6 Nations title bid back on track with a Millennium Stadium mauling of France that ended Les Bleus’ Grand Slam hopes.

Wales were transformed from the side left battered and bruised by Ireland 13 days ago, never looking back once an early George North try and five Leigh Halfpenny penalties put them 14 points clear at half-time.

It did not improve for France after the break either, as Wales powered home 27-6 – a record Six Nations win against Les Bleus – after skipper Sam Warburton touched down, with Halfpenny’s conversion giving him a 17-point haul.