Wales win a free-kick at the scrum.

France were putting a bit too much weight through before the ball came in.

Elinor Snowsill
Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Cymru

He's [Reffell] just incredible over the ball, that's one of his real strengths.

It didn't look like there was a lot on there for France but they found space on the blindside.

But Wales have done well to tackle low and Reffell has been able to get over the ball.

Tommy Reffell has only been on the pitch for a minute and he's already put in a try saving tackle and won a turnover.

Wales have a chance to clear their lines.

Philippa Tuttiett
Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5Live

We just saw two very different contrasting kicks, one was forced and a little bit off the cuff with not much on it, the other was planned awareness from the French team that results in a 50-22.

Some initial good possession there from Wales but it looked like they ran out of ideas quite quickly there.

Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright has gone off covered in blood and is temporarily replaced by Tommy Reffell.

Emyr Lewis
Former Wales flanker on BBC Radio Cymru

You can't make mistakes against these. The 50:22 comes through and the pressure comes straight on Wales.

France are over the try-line already Antoine Dupont took a quick penalty, but he's held up over the line.

That's great defence from Tom Rogers to get under the French scrum-half.

A positive start by Wales, they went through several phases, but France win the ball back and straight away they have a 50:22 courtesy of Thomas Ramos' giant boot.

Paul Williams of New Zealand blows the whistle and it's Ben Thomas who gets us under way at Stade de France.

It's another win for Wales before kick-off.

Earlier I asked you to vote if Paris was better than the Principality.

The Principality won by 194 votes to 177.

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The build-up is almost over and both sets of players are making their way down the tunnel where they will be greeted by a cauldron of noise.

Let's just remind ourselves how both teams line up.

France: Thomas Ramos; Theo Attissogbe, Pierre-Louis Barrassi, Yoram Moefana, Louis Bielle-Biarrey; Romaine Ntamack, Antoine Dupont (capt); Jean-Baptiste Gros, Peato Mauvaka, Uini Atonio; Alexandre Roumat, Emmanuel Meafou; Francois Cros, Paul Boudehent, Gregory Alldritt

Replacements: Julien Marchand, Cyril Baille, Georges-Henri Colombe, Hugo Auradou, Mickael Guillard, Oscar Jegou, Nolann Le Garrec, Emilien Gailleton.

Wales: Liam Williams; Tom Rogers, Nick Tompkins, Owen Watkin, Josh Adams; Ben Thomas, Tomos Williams; Gareth Thomas, Evan Lloyd, Henry Thomas, Will Rowlands, Dafydd Jenkins, James Botham, Jac Morgan (capt), Aaron Wainwright

Replacements: Elliot Dee, Nicky Smith, Keiron Assiratti, Freddie Thomas, Tommy Reffell, Rhodri Williams, Dan Edwards, Blair Murray.

James Hook
Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

The front five have got the massive job this evening in the set piece, they need to be competitive to stand a chance tonight.

It's a big test for Evan Lloyd and Henry Thomas their first starts for Wales in a really hostile arena, if they can front up they will definitely give Wales a chance tonight.

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France head coach Fabien Galthie said: "It's quite a long competition but it's also like a sprint, which is quite astonishing, so it's like a 400m race.

"For these reasons, the opening game - whoever you face - remains special, and one to be approached with caution and motivation."

Wales head coach Warren Gatland: "I think there is more pressure on them because of the expectation from their fans. They expect them to go out there, throw the ball around, score tries and entertain everyone.

"Sometimes teams can go and overplay, particularly early on, try things and make mistakes and this gives you opportunities."

Emyr Lewis
Former Wales flanker on BBC Radio Cymru

I really am nervous for tonight.

I hope we don't get smashed. I've been in this situation and the fans all get on your back.

I just hope they can get a performance.

If they can get within 20 points I feel like that'll be a positive outcome for us.

• Wales slightly edge the head-to-head meetings, winning 51 of the 104 games played, with France winning 50 and three draws.
• France have won each of their last six Test matches against Wales after winning just one in nine against them previously.
• Wales have won five of their last 12 visits to Paris, more than any other team in the Six Nations.
• The last time France and Wales met in the opening round was 2019. Wales won 24-19 and went on to complete the Grand Slam.

• Since that match France have won 21 of 23 Test matches at the Stade de France.

Josh Navidi
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions back row on BBC Radio Wales

Josh Adams is actually playing his best rugby since the Lions tour, just watching him for Cardiff, the way he's going about his business has been outstanding. I think he's back at his best.

Having Liam Williams back, on that high ball which you're getting a lot of tonight, the voice he brings around the park. These two have been in these type of games and played in massive occasions.

Emyr Lewis
Former Wales flanker on BBC Radio Cymru

It's going to be an incredibly hard task for them.

I've been involved in games where we had no right to win and on paper we had no chance but we got wins.

But I feel this one is a bit different, away from home and the fans will be firmly behind the home side.

We have to keep them quiet. We have to make sure we don't concede points, but we have to be realistic, and I don't see where a victory comes from tonight.

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A trio of former Wales internationals gave their predictions for tonight's match on last night's episode of Scrum V: The Warm Up and there were some differing opinions.

Tom Shanklin thinks France will win by 20 points, while Jamie Roberts was more conservative with a five-point win for the hosts.

Former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones has backed his side to edge the game by two points.

France defence coach Shaun Edwards speaking to S4C:

"These guys are used to pressure, they play for big clubs in the Top14.

"They're used to playing in front of big crowds and today is no different.

"People forget that we've not had our first choice half-backs together for 17 months. I saw Romain [Ntamack] when he got his selection a couple of days ago and it meant a lot for him.

"I'm really happy for him to be back, fit and well and hopefully on fire tonight."

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Wales head coach Warren Gatland speaking to S4C:

"I think it's a really good challenge for us, there isn't any expectation on us, there's a lot more pressure on France in terms of performance and result.

"We've spoken about focusing on ourselves, going out there with no fear and having confidence and self-belief.

"France will give you chances, they will try and play and they'll make some mistakes. We've got to look to try and capitalise on that.

"But they are a quality team and we know it's a big challenge for us."

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