Warning signs for Ireland as Wales beat France

France 13 Wales 20

In just under two weeks, will Ireland face the Wales side they brushed aside last year with relative ease and saw England do exactly the same last month? Or will they come face to face with the side that showed the sort of grit and composure in Paris that won them two titles in the past three years? Perhaps it should be little surprise given six of the starting team are either playing in, or recently returned from, playing their club rugby in France.

Wales prevailed through fly-half Dan Biggar’s first try for his country and five Leigh Halfpenny penalties. France replied through a Brice Dulin touchdown and eight points from Camille Lopez, but Wales’ forwards who built an impressive victory platform.