Five Talking Points as France hammer Wales in Six Nations opener

The ridiculous Damian Penaud really should have been missed. He wasn’t.
Five Talking Points as France hammer Wales in Six Nations opener

SACRE BLEUS: France’s Louis Bielle-Biarrey scores their second try. Pic: ©INPHO/Manuel Blondeau

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025 - 22:58
James Harrington, Stade de France

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