Referee Wayne Barnes' new facial hair has been catching eyes on social media.

To such an extent that someone has created a Twitter account devoted to his beard. Top marks for their first punny tweet.

Shane Williams
Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5 live

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It is great by George North because he never gave up the ghost, but it's a tremendous mistake by Yoann Huget.

The French winger will want to pick himself up as quickly as possible, but Wales are right back in it.

Paul O'Connell
Former Ireland captain on BBC One

It was a great piece of advantage by Wayne Barnes because it was such a bad kick.

You wouldn't have thought anything would come of it. In fairness to George North, it wasn't an easy pick-up. That was a great finish.

The first changes.

Adam Beard is replaced by Cory Hill in the Wales second row.

Uini Atonio, possibly hurting after a big hit from Ross Moriarty, is replaced by Demba Bamba.

Simon Gleave
Head of sports analysis, Gracenote

The last time Wales were at least 16 points behind at half-time was over two years ago when they were losing 20-3 in Australia in a match they lost 32-8.

It is nearly three years since Wales were so far behind at the break of a Six Nations match (0-16 v England in 2016). Wales recovered in the second half to lose 25-21. This was also the last time they failed to score a first half point.

Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales at Stade de France

Game on?

The Stade de France crowd is certainly a little edgier than it was as it basked in the hosts' 16-0 half-time lead.

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Jonathan Davies
Former Wales international on BBC One

Josh Adams has looked dangerous and there was great support there. It's a very good try and Wales are back in it.

Shane Williams
Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5 live

That is exactly what Wales needed. Josh Adams changes angle and puts Tomos Williams through on the inside.

Ross Moriarty goes in hard and leaves Uini Atonio feeling the effects.

Wales are grinding up to the France 10-metre line.

Paul Grayson
Former England international on BBC Radio 5 live

Wales have clearly changed their kicking plan because the first kick from Gareth Anscombe was blasted a little longer down field to get France playing from deeper.

The Moscow State Circus say don't call us Ken, we'll call you.

The Sheriff of Carmarthen and Wales hooker Ken Owens juggles and drops as he takes a flat pass off scrum-half Tomos Williams.

Another needless Welsh error and France have a chance to made good on their getaway.

Wales attempt to get a toehold, but Damian Penaud gobbles up Tomos Williams' over-hit box-kick.

That is better.

Williams makes amends as he tackles Camille Lopez in the act of a line-clearing kick.

Knock-on. Wales with possession in the middle of the pitch, 40 metres out.

Martin Johnson
Former England captain and coach on BBC One

Wales have got to score first in this half. They can't win the game in the next 10 minutes, but they can put themselves in a position to win.

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We are back up and running.

Can Wales claw their way back into this one?

Thomas Castaignede
Former France international on BBC One

Rugby is a simple game. When you have the ball, you can win games.

That's the best first half France have played for a long time. They put massive pressure on every ball. It was a fantastic first half from the French.

Matt: Anscombe with the worst half of rugby by a Welsh number 10 I’ve ever seen. Gatland has to take him off at half-time. Can't kick for goal, touch kicking is shocking and decision making atrocious.

Jade: C'mon Wales I know you’re better than this.

Matthew Richards: Masterclass in how to play in the rain by France in the first half, now to see if the fitness is there.

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Liam Williams has been Wales' main man in attack.

He has made 88m with ball in hand and beaten seven defenders off seven carries.

Big numbers, even allowing the fact he is coming up from deep at 15.