George North with a needless Harlem Globetrotter offload in close quarters and penned into the touchline.

That hands possession over to France.

Jonathan Davies
Former Wales international on BBC One

That was a long kick. I would have gone for the corner. They haven't had any possession or territory.

They need to build phases and tire this France pack out.

Paul Grayson
Former England international on BBC Radio 5 live

Every single point is going to count tonight.

Even if it is a 40% chance of kicking a penalty, I'm taking that option.

Oh no. Not by a long chalk.

A scrubby kick screws wide and lands short.

That would have been better punted for field possession and the line-out.

George North claims a high ball to buy Wales some cheap yards.

France are offside at the breakdown.

A play to nothing for Wales.

Nothing come from Gareth Anscombe's little chip. So we come back for the offence.

And, right on halfway, Gareth Anscombe calls for the tee. It will have to be a Thorburn-sized boot...

Shane Williams
Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5 live

That is five points gone off the boot of Morgan Parra, and Wales are lucky.

But at the moment, Wales are making the mistakes, and France look a little bit more comfortable with ball in hand.

Pagey: If you’re pondering which French team has turned up - it’s the good one. The one that just flows and destroys defences. Good times.

James Willox: Does anyone else feel like Morgan Parra has been playing for France for about 40 years? I’m sure he’s been around forever. Still a top class 9 though.

Just 11 years James. Know what you mean though.

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It had the legs. It lacked a sat nav.

The ball drifted wide and France's lead remains at five.

And Wales give away another penalty as Josh Adams gets off his feet in his attempt to protect George North on the floor.

Is this kickable?

Apparently so.

Morgan Parra, who missed his conversion attempt from a more friendly spot, is going to take on the kick from fully 45 metres...

Paul Willemse manages to get through the breakdown to ruffle Tomos Williams as he attempts to feed his backline.

Knock on. Scrum blue.

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Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales at Stade de France

People often talk about the importance of silencing the French crowd early in a game.

Well, this is how not to do it from a Welsh perspective.

France's pressure has been steady and increasing in the early parts of this match and the home fans, as you'd expect, are in raptures after that opening score.

Shane Williams
Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5 live

Wales really cannot compete with the pace on the ball by France. They keep it well and offload out of the tackle despite the conditions.

Paul O'Connell
Former Ireland captain on BBC One

Super play by France. They've real urgency at getting numbers in the ruck. They're really securing the ball and able to play off quick ball. If you have quick ball, you don't have to be over elaborate with what you do.

That's exactly the start that they needed.

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But France sweep back into the strike zone!

Yoann Huget making big yardage, Romain Ntamack dancing and jigging. They are 10 metres short...

Wales win a penalty at the first scrum set-piece. Good news for the big boys in red. And the visitors clear their lines...

Shane Williams
Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5 live

The conditions do not look the best.

We have seen a couple of box kicks already and the game has been played in the middle of the field because both teams are testing their opponents aerially.

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Line-out safely claimed by the French pack.

A cute little pre-planned move as they dummy the drive and instead spin to Wesley Fofana running a supersonic inside line from outside centre.

But he coughs up the pill. It is wet out there.

Scrum Wales on their own 22m.

Morgan Parra's exit strategy is sound.

France building a platform in midfield through the heavy artillery.

A teasing box-kicked up and under and Josh Adams can't claim the ball under pressure from Yoann Huget.

France have a line-out on the red 22m.

Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales at Stade de France

"Ou est la discotheque?" A staple question for anybody with only a limited grasp of French - like me.

Tonight, it seems to be here, inside Stade de France.

The stadium announcer has been playing pounding dance music at full volume, and the home crowd seem to be enjoying it as they wave their customary tricolour flags.