Finn Russell has been recalled to the Scotland 40-man squad for the conclusion of the 2020 Six Nations and newly-launched Autumn Nations Cup this year, Scottish Rugby announced on Monday. Wayne Pivac has kept faith with George North, despite the Osprey experiencing ever dwindling form of late, and also Nick Tompkins, the Saracen whose second cap vs Ireland proved far more difficult that his cameo from the bench vs Italy in round one. The lock will play his 148th test, which includes nine for the British and Irish Lions, to move level with retired former New Zealand captain Richie McCaw.

Have Wales got enough to come back? They launch an attack on France's 22 but the French line speed is too much for them and the attack breaks down in midfield. Ross Moriarty does some magnificent back row mischief on Cyrille Baille by holding him in the ruck and buying a penalty for the Frenchman not rolling away. Wales clear, but that just invites France back. Ref Carley is having none of it. A new-look French side, unbeaten thus far, hunting a first championship victory - and Grand Slam - since 2010, spearheaded by the former darling of Wales, Shaun Edwards, taking on a Wales side that is still finding its feet in its post-Gatland era.

The last twenty minutes could be fun. Some strong options on the bench, with uncapped Jean-Baptiste Gros and Dylan Cretin included.. Ramos and Chat return to take their place among the replacements. Will Rowlands replaces Adam Beard on the bench, too. In last season's corresponding fixture they threw away a 16-0 half-time lead at the Stade de France, losing 19-24 on the opening weekend, giving Wales perfect Grand Slam momentum. Tompkins chips and gathers inside the French half, feeding Davies inside as Wales approach the French line - Biggar involved, too. Ntamack, by the way, has been otherworldly today. Mirroring Biggar's early strike, no issue for Ntamack and France take an early lead. But referee Matt Carley ruled it out following a forward pass in the build-up from Bouthier to Vakatawa, and Wales escaped. Biggar kicked a fourth-minute penalty that opened the scoring, yet France responded in clinical fashion just three minutes later. “We had a great scrum and saw out that game to get our first win in a long time against them.”. 28 mins.

We know an awful lot about what Shaun Edwards brings. What responsibility for Nick Tompkins on only his third cap. Wales are pounding away at the line and Alldritt infringes again. The centre puts a searching kick down into France's 22, via a Davies hack, but Ntamack gets back to save the day for France, running the ball into touch. Wales starting XV: L Halfpenny, G North, N Tompkins, H Parkes, J Adams, D Biggar, G Davies; W Jones, K Owens, D Lewsi, J Ball, A W Jones (captain), R Moriarty, J Tipuric, T Faletau. It was startling, even by the standards of the day, when pretty much anything went on a rugby field... and particularly in the front row. Another scrum called...deafening in Cardiff. He’s a bit smaller than me but he’s got that fire in him, he’s not afraid to mix it with anyone and I love that. A few promising France phases after a Fickou carry into the Wales half come to an end with a turnover. A front peel from the lineout by France and Willemse batters through McNicholl - what was he doing there - to score wide on the left flank. But, so much of this game will come from scrum-half. We’re looking at our exits, making sure we have a play-by-play attitude. Buy in a group and share the payment of your purchase directly from the payment page. Inspired France gear up for Six Nations finale with Wales win, Ireland set up "Super Saturday" decider as Six Nations returns, Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones to equal world record for test caps in France friendly, Six Nations: Ireland's Connors, Keenan make debuts in much-changed team to face Italy, Finn Russell returns to Scotland squad for Autumn internationals, Ireland coach Farrell includes uncapped Leinster quintet for Six Nations squad. the highest total fielded by a team in the Five or Six Nations. Wales will have the scrum. Wales v France will kick off at 4:45pm on Saturday 22nd February 2020. We're lucky enough to have some very talented young players. But the ball goes loose, Lewis scoops it up and crashes over the line, semi colliding with the posts. On Will Rowlands’ involvement in the matchday squad: WP: I think Ross Moriarty has done well off the bench and trained very well. Ref Carley has a weary look as his inevitably reaches for his pocket.

Good ol' Edwards. 21 mins. France's counter-attack lacks a bit of momentum on halfway, so Ntamack drops back into the pocket and puts a bomb up for Halfpenny. There is added incentive, to, for France. France throw into a lineout inside the Wales half and they're in no hurry. It will be interesting to see how Wayne Pivac responds to his first defeat with a number of selection dilemmas to resolve. I think we saw a big improvement against Ireland, apart from one scrum we’ve scrummaged very well. Vakatawa overran it, to be honest. “It’s a great place to play but it can be pretty hostile as well and we can use that to our advantage. Wales showed two changes from the side beaten by Ireland a fortnight ago, with scrum-half Gareth Davies replacing Tomos Williams and flanker Ross Moriarty preferred to Aaron Wainwright. "You make your own luck sometimes and we fell short on the scoreboard. Fullback Anthony Bouthier, lock Paul Willemse and Ntamack scored tries as France made a bright start but then had to defend for much of the second half before earning a third successive victory in competition and a first win against Wales in Cardiff in a decade. From a defensive point of view is probably where he got the nod. Duhan van der Merwe relishing opportunity to play with Finn Russell, England 'too greedy' over player availability, says Exeter chief executive as Chiefs aim to become world's best, Wales admit they 'have work to do' ahead of Scotland test in Six Nations finale after French drubbing, England expected to name Jack Willis in squad for autumn campaign, Edinburgh suffer sixth consecutive defeat as Connacht turn on the style at Murrayfield, England Six Nations and Autumn Cup squad 2020: latest team news and injuries, Jonathan Sexton calls on Ireland to raise their game for France clash, England crowned Women's Six Nations champions after France held to draw by Scotland, Loughborough maintain winning start to Premier 15s season as Harlequins brush aside Exeter, Antoine Dupont blows Wales away as France win warm-up fixture, British and Irish Lions fly-on-the-wall documentary will be first to show both camps. That’s prompted a slight reshuffle among the backs, with Arthur Vincent switching to 12 and Gael Fickou drifting out the wing. Ntamack added three conversions and two penalties for a 17-point haul, with Les Bleus claiming a first win on Welsh soil since 2010. Another scrum penalty to Wales. Willemse knocks on in the tackle as Owens looks to feed Adams, who's free on the left. Charles Ollivon is standing close to and almost towering over Alun Wyn Jones, giving you some idea of how utterly massive the new France captain is.

Sometimes in those key moments of the game, when there might be a stoppage in play, maybe a penalty kick to the corner, you do hear it and you do feel that energy. Jean-Baptsite Gros on for Cyril Baille at half time for France. WP: We’re working hard on our scrum and Jon’s doing a good job. “Gareth was unavailable round one and came off the bench last time out so he is full of energy and we are looking forward to him bringing his game on Saturday,” said Wales head coach Wayne Pivac.

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One of those individuals might nowadays come in handy ahead of a Wayne Pivac team selection, for it’s proving increasingly hard to predict what the New Zealander will do. Replacements: Chat, Gros, Bamba, Taofifenua, Cretin, Serin, Jalibert, Ramos. But aggressive French defence kept Wales out, and the visitors enjoyed a deserved 17-9 interval advantage. Ireland overwhelmed Italy 50-17 in an empty Aviva Stadium on Saturday to bring the long-delayed 2020 Six Nations championship back. George North retains his place on the wing. It's called as a knock-on on the field and, after a serious TMO deliberation, it's deemed to still be just that. He’s also not a youngster. I can relate to that. Which one of those is the 'real' Wales? He also split an atom. France now face Scotland in Edinburgh on March 8, while Wales are at Twickenham a day earlier to meet England, with their chances of retaining their Six Nations title all but over. What a 30 minutes for France. There are a million things to check but, if that is good, it is the try of the championship. Will Rowlands, we asked all three second rows to go and play club footy. Carley lost patience and judged that he did not release the tackled player as he won a turnover. Moriarty breaks down the left flank, throws a speculative offload inside and it's loose, but it's recovered by Wales.

Wayne Pivac also seemed upset that his side were penalised at that crucial scrummage and believed that Willemse's knock-on was a penalty. France gave Shaun Edwards a Cardiff return to remember as Les Bleus stayed on course for a Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam by beating Wales 27-23. The French back row seemed hungrier and more tenacious than that of Wales, too, but the day belonged to the immaculate Ntamack. Quick ball down the line to the right, and Wainwright has acres of space and so many options, but he goes himself.

Meanwhile, France, who won their opening games against England and Italy, have made only the one change. A massive moment; a Wales five-metre scrum in coffin corner. We gave them two penalties and they scored. France are missing danger men. Le Roux and Vakatawa - the two Racing men - throwing themselves about. There's a bit of afters after the final whistle, too - it's not clear what caused it, but Vakatawa and Tompkins are still having verbals.

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