Late France onslaught means Wales set up wooden spoon decider with Italy

Warren Gatland’s side could finish bottom for the first time since 2003.
Late France onslaught means Wales set up wooden spoon decider with Italy

France’s late onslaught sealed victory against winless Wales (David Davies/PA)

Wales will face Italy in a wooden spoon decider after France claimed a 45-24 Guinness Six Nations victory at the Principality Stadium.

A fourth successive loss of the Six Nations campaign means Warren Gatland’s team could finish bottom for the first time since 2003.

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