But France get one back straight away and the gap is back down to two points.

Camille Lopez with a straight-forward kick from in front of the posts.

Garin Jenkins
Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

There's been criticism about Leigh Halfpenny's play recently but he's worth every penny for his ability to kick those long-range penalties. They have given Wales the lead and very possibly victory here in Paris.

Brian Moore
Former England hooker on BBC One

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Wales are in this position because of their defensive efforts.

They have completely stifled France in terms of getting any quick ball going forward.

The Welsh lead grows courtesy of another penalty from Leigh Halfpenny. That's five now.

And remarkably, the penalty came from the line-out. Luke Charteris touched in the air.

It's an odd looking Welsh pack but they're hanging on so far.

Wales are used to this, having to play out of position. So they won't panic.

Remember what happened against England at the World Cup?

But this is a problem in the forwards and it could prove tricky come scrum-time.

They only have one recognised lock on the field and no specialist second-rows on the bench. So it falls to hooker Scott Baldwin to fill-in.

Substitute Taulupe Faletau comes up with a brilliant steal and Liam Williams kicks ahead down the wing but it's cleared up nicely by France.

Brian Moore
Former England hooker on BBC One

It's a big problem for Wales now, not just at the scrum but their line-out's severely curtailed.

Fortunately Justin Tipuric is a good line-out forward.

Eventually, France take the more conventional route and opt for the kick to touch. And it's a good one.

Wales pushed well back inside their own half.

And they have problems in the line-out. Jake Ball is off injured and we're seeing shots of Alun Wyn Jones on the bench which a huge bag of ice on his shoulder.

Scott Baldwin comes onto the field, but with Ken Owens still on, he'll be playing out of position.

Sean West: Someone is loving the rugby!  

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Front row seat...

Eleven turnovers conceded by either side, while Fabien Sanconnie and Remi Lamerat have won two apiece for the hosts.

Meanwhile, France have conceded more penalties than their visitors - eight to six.

Things have just got silly now in Paris.

It's definitely got the feel of an end of Championship game.

France decide to run the ball from inside their in-goal area through Baptiste Serin...and they escape.

Miraculously, it sets off a good attack and they're up to the halfway line.

Another pause as France ring the changes.

The huge figure of Uini Antonio runs onto the field with Damien Chouly and Eddy Ben Arous as France throw on an entirely new front row.

Perhaps in the hope they'll be able to swing Wayne Barnes.

Wayne Barnes is not making himself a popular figure inside this stadium.

He awards another penalty to Wales, but Sam Warburton was over the ball there.

Good work from the Welsh flanker.

Garin Jenkins
Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

You'd be so demoralised if you were in the French pack having had all that territory to see Halfpenny kick Wales into the lead.

Brian Moore
Former England hooker on BBC One

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That was a 55-metre kick, the Welsh take the lead and it constantly gives the forwards hope that if you win a penalty anywhere near the French half Leigh Halfpenny will put it over.

Richard Williams
BBC Sport Wales at Stade de France

The crowd are getting impatient with the stop-start nature of this game.

Injuries and penalties are destroying any momentum. 

At least they can agree on one thing - giving referee Wayne Barnes the bird.

Leigh Halfpenny places the ball just inches inside the half-way line...and slots it straight through the uprights.

Of course he does. And with room to spare. 

Wales take the lead in Paris.

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But back to the action in Paris, where it's mostly just been a string of unforced errors.

They're not helping me persuade you to stay.

Wayne Barnes decides that this scrum is going Wales' way and hands the men in red the penalty.

Leigh Halfpenny will go for goal from distance.

Martyn Williams
Former Wales captain on BBC One

I think the word is 'scrappy'. A huge decision from France early on, they had the penalty in front of the posts but took the quick one.

I think the next score is vital.

I know you won't leave me, but I do have to tell you about our other Six Nations live pages.

There's a rival live text commentary taking place with all the build-up to Ireland v England.

And you can check it out here.

France lose their bind in the scrum at the second time of asking and Wales come away with the penalty.

Line-out on the halfway line to Wales but Sam Warburton loses out.

The line-out has been their rock this tournament but it's looked wobbly in Paris today.