Keira Bevan's box kick clears the ball, but it only just reaches the 22-metre line, and France will have another attacking line-out opportunity.

Chris Horsman
Former Wales coach on BBC Radio Wales

Wales can't just keep kicking the ball straight back into the hands of France's best attackers.

They've either got to kick earlier or try and manipulate them with possession a bit more.

France win a free-kick and go quickly, there appears to be numbers available on the left but the French forwards are penalised under the Wales posts - much to the delight of the home crowd here at the Arms Park.

The Welsh defence manages to bring down the French driving maul legally.

France recycle the ball and look to move to ball wide to the returning Caroline Boujard, she goes for the corner but her offload is knocked on by Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap.

It's another scrum for France on the five metre line.

France win a penalty at the first scrum of the evening and opt to kick to touch, but the kick does not travel to far.

They are just inside the Wales 22.

France show their power with ball in hand early on, with strong carries from Marine Menager and Madouddou Fall.

Jessy Tremouliere puts a kick through which is knocked on by Wales, and France have a scrum just outside of the Welsh 22.

Referee Maggie Cogger-Orr of New Zealand blows her whistle and we're under way, Elinor Snowsill kicking off for Wales.

Chris Horsman
Former Wales coach on BBC Radio Wales

You can't switch off against a team against France and Wales were guilty of that at times against England where they broke through, but didn't take their chances.

There will be spaces on the wing for Jas Joyce and Hannah Jones to capitalise on, so having Robyn Wilkins starting will be crucial to get the ball out wide to them if they're going to get the tries in tonight.

Ioan Cunningham says he is fully committed to his role as Wales women's head coach after being linked to another job.

Cunningham is contracted to take Wales to the World Cup in October, but there are reports he will leave after to take charge of Wales men's under-20s.

But he insists no conversations have taken place about his future.

"I have spoken to the squad and my 100% commitment is to this group," he said.

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Chris Horsman
Former Wales coach on BBC Radio Wales

There is more expectation as professionals, there's more accountability, but that means you're playing at the standard you want to be.

And with that comes ownership, and you can see how the girls are taking that on board and driving their standards.

There are going to be dips in form, that's part of professional sport, but this could be an exciting game tonight and I'm excited to see how Wales will fare.

Wales' Sioned Harries says the players are holding themselves accountable and driving higher standards following the introduction of professional contracts.

Harries was out of the Wales set-up for three years and does not have one of the 12 professional or dozen retainer contracts.

Harries says the changes instigated from professional contracts have been refreshing.

Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap says they are ready for "another huge test" when they welcome France to the Cardiff Arms Park tonight.

After back-to-back wins to start the campaign, Wales were beaten 58-5 by England last time out.

France, ranked third in the world, are still unbeaten, and will be hoping to set up a winner-takes-all match against England next week.

Alecs Donovan
Former Wales centre on BBC Radio Wales

It's a massive test for Wales tonight. France are a quality side, they're ranked third in the world at the moment.

They've got pace, they've got physicality, everything you'd want from a rugby team really so it's going to be a tough game.

France are boosted by the return of winger Caroline Boujard, who was one of the stars of last year's championship, when she scored a 15-minute hat-trick against Wales.

The French have made seven changes in total to the side that beat Scotland, with Chloe Jacquet and Marine Menager joining Boujard in an all-new back line.

Gabrielle Vernier comes in at centre, while Agathe Sochat and Clara Joyeux return to the front row.

Romane Menager starts at number eight in the final change.

France: Chloe Jacquet; Caroline Boujard, Maelle Filopon, Gabrielle Vernier, Marine Menager; Jessy Tremouliere, Laure Sansus; Annaelle Deshayes, Agathe Sochat, Clara Joyeux, Celine Ferer, Madoussou Fall, Julie Annery, Gaelle Hermet (capt), Romane Menager

Replacements: Laure Touye, Coco Lindelauf, Assia Khalfaoui, Audrey Forlani, Emeline Gros, Alexandra Chambon, Morgane Peyronnet, Emilie Boulard.

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Wales have made five changes and two positional switches for this evening's clash.

Elinor Snowsill and Keira Bevan are restored as the half-backs, while Robyn Wilkins replaces Kerin Lake at centre.

Cerys Hale and Natalia John are back in the pack along with Bethan Lewis, who makes her first start of the campaign.

Captain Siwan Lillicrap returns to number eight with Sioned Harries dropping to the bench.

Wales: Kayleigh Powell; Lisa Neumann, Hannah Jones, Robyn Wilkins, Jasmine Joyce; Elinor Snowsill, Keira Bevan; Gwenllian Pyrs, Carys Phillips, Cerys Hale, Natalia John, Gwenn Crabb, Alisha Butchers, Bethan Lewis, Siwan Lillicrap (capt)

Replacements: Kelsey Jones, Cara Hope, Donna Rose, Alex Callender, Sioned Harries, Ffion Lewis, Kerin Lake, Niamh Terry.

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Good evening, noswaith dda, bonsoir and welcome to Cardiff as the fourth round of games in the Women's Six Nations gets under way.

First up, Wales host Grand-Slam chasing France under the lights at the Cardiff Arms Park.

After back-to-back wins to open the campaign, Wales were comfortably beaten by England in front of a record attendance last time out.

France have already seen off Ireland, Italy and Scotland, and know victory this evening will could set up a Grand-Slam decider against England next week.

It's all to play for, let's start with a look at the teams.

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