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What that means remains to be seen. There’s a debutant at hooker, a debutant fly-half on the bench and Henry Thomas, who once played for England, plays for Wales for the first time tonight.
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“They’ve been outstanding,” Gatland said of his team. “There’s been a good buzz around the group. They’ve been excellent. The next couple of days, it’s about coaches taking a step back and allowing the players to lead.”
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Wales: 15 Liam Williams (Saracens); 14 Tom Rogers (Scarlets), 13 Nick Tompkins (Saracens), 12 Owen Watkin (Ospreys), 11 Josh Adams (Cardiff); 10 Ben Thomas (Cardiff), 9 Tomos Williams (Gloucester); 1 Gareth Thomas (Ospreys), 2 Evan Lloyd (Cardiff), 3 Henry Thomas (Scarlets), 4 Will Rowlands (Racing 92), 5 Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter), 6 James Botham (Cardiff), 7 Jac Morgan (Ospreys, captain), 8 Aaron Wainwright (Dragons).
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Replacements: Elliot Dee (Dragons), Nicky Smith (Leicester), Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff), Freddie Thomas (Gloucester), Tommy Reffell (Leicester), Rhodri Williams (Dragons), Dan Edwards (Ospreys), Blair Murray (Scarlets).
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Dumack returns after 18 months. I normally hate portmanteaus but the half-back pair of the two Toulouse generals deserves one. Romain Ntamack missed the 2023 World Cup with a knee injury and then 2024 with a twanged calf. He’s back at 10 to reprise his double act with Antoine Dupont.
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Bordeaux’s try-machine Damian Penaud is absent, joining centre Gaël Fickou, lock Thibaud Flament and the loose forward Charles Ollivon on the injury list. But it’s still a team stacked with quality and heft.
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Pierre-Louis Barassi wins his fourth cap after a four year hiatus while former skipper Grégory Alldritt starts in the back row. Big hitters on a 6-2 bench lie in wait.
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France: 15 Thomas Ramos (Toulouse); 14 Théo Attissogbé (Pau), 13 Pierre-Louis Barassi (Toulouse), 12 Yoram Moefana (Bordeaux Bègles), Louis Bielle-Biarrey (Bordeaux Bègles); 10 Romain Ntamack (Toulouse), 9 Antoine Dupont (Toulouse, capt); 1 Jean-Baptiste Gros (Toulon), 2 Peato Mauvaka (Toulouse), 3 Uini Atonio (La Rochelle), 4 Alexandre Roumat (Toulouse), 5 Emmanuel Meafou (Toulouse), 6 François Cros (Toulouse), 7 Paul Boudehent (La Rochelle), 8 Grégory Alldritt (La Rochelle)
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Replacements: Julien Marchand (Toulouse), Cyril Baille (Toulouse), Georges-Henri Colombe (La Rochelle), Hugo Auradou (Pau), Mickaël Guillard (Lyon), Oscar Jégou (La Rochelle), Nolann Le Garrec (Racing 92), Émilien Gailleton (Pau).
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The day has arrived. As Andy Bull said,
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“Every Six Nations marks a transition, it begins in the winter and finishes in the spring. One of the reasons it is loved so much is that it fills the bleakest weekends of the year and we know that once it is over the sun will be coming along soon enough.”
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This 25th edition feels a little special already. Maybe it’s the the fact that every side has something to prove. Maybe it’s the looming Lions tour. Maybe it’s that at least half the sides will fancy themselves. Maybe it’s the return of the world’s best player.
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Is Antoine Dupont the best of all time? It’s a question that’ll run til March, which gives him plenty of time to answer it as he takes aim at a grand slam.
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Kicking off in Paris under lights against Wales is possibly the best draw on the table. Which is why Warren Gatland’s troops, despite their dismal run, should feel absolutely no pressure.
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Of course they’re playing for a nation’s pride and their own self respect, but no one’s given them a prayer. If they step into that arena and fly into contact, box smart and back themselves, they could leave with heads held high no matter the result.
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A great game of any sort will be a fitting launch for a tournament renowned for lifting moods. There’s a ton of negative news in this sport. Having this competition back feels like a treat.
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Kick off in Paris 21:15 local time, 20:15 BST.
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Team news, updates and more to come.
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If you’d like to get in touch and share your thoughts about this match or the Six Nations in general, drop me a mail.
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Important events
Bill Preston writes and has that affection:
It is one of my favorite sports days. It is an opening game.
The first match set is an opportunity for the team to stall and get a stomp for victory. The breathtaking momentum that can carry the team through the tournament can be supported by a thrilling hero who expects to see it on the pitch.
I love everything.
I am looking forward to this wonderful year,
Listen to the building.
Tonight's 23 Welsh players played against South Africa in November, so it's like restarting Gatland tonight.
The club form is rewarded, and Cardiff's Bentomas begins at 10. Bruce is the fifth table with a flag on URC this season. Last season, there are signs of improvement because the Wales club has not ended in the top half of the 16 team competitions.
Wales is trying to restore pride in the badge.
So say Duffido GenkinsWho did you talk to Rob Kitson。
Last year, Rock, who became the youngest captain in the history of Six Nations, returned after the injured Reof.
Wales will have lost 12 consecutively, and to be honest, you will be 13 years old by the end of the night. But that doesn't mean that they can't achieve the goals set by Genkins in the group.
Rugby in France says, “I need Dupon's magic.”
As a winner of the 2025 Grand Slam, it was not the most harmonious thing of the building -up on the side I am now (you can also fix your color to the flag).
Several famous players were actively rebellious, and the return of the returned skipper paid their scandals.
Tonight, we will mark the 25 -year official start at Six Sn that。 Italy joined the party and shocked Defender Champion Scotland at the opening night in 2000.
See some of the best photos taken many years ago:
Wales Team News
Jack Morgan finally reached his country in Six Nations, Liam Williams and the center Josh Adams gained experience on the back line, and Duffid Genkins returned. Not all blacks in 2015, but Warengatland has a better group than last year. Maybe they click?
It has not yet been seen what it means. Hoker has played by the debut person debuted on the bench and Henry Thomas, who once played in England, played in Wales for the first time tonight.
“They are outstanding,” Gatland said about his team. “There was a good topic around the group. They are wonderful. The next few days, the coach will go back and the players can lead.”
Wales: 15 Liam Williams (Sarasen); 14 Tom Rogers (Scarlett), 13 Nick Thompkins (Sarasen), 12 Owen Watkin (Osprey), 11 Josh Adamus (Cardif). 10 Ben Thomas (Cardiff), 9 Tomos Williams (Glostar); 1 Gareth Thomas (Osprey), 2 Evan Loids (Cardiff), 3 Henry Thomas (Scarlet), 4 Wil Round (Race 92), 5 Duffid Genkins (Exter), 6 James Bossam (Cardiff), 7 Jakka Morgan (Osprez, Captain), 8 Aaron Way Innlight (Dragon).
exchange: Elliott Dee (Dragons), Nicky Smith (Leicester), Kiron Assilati (Cardiff), Freddie Thomas (Glostar), Tommy Lefell (Lester), Rodri Williams (Dragon), Dan Edwards (Ospreese) , Blair Murray (Scarlet).
French team news
Damax returns 18 months later. I usually hate PortManteaus, but the half -back pair of two generals in Toulouse is worth one. Roman Nutamac missed the 2023 World Cup due to his knee injury and missed 2024 with 2024 calves. He returned to 10 o'clock and replayed the double act with Antoine Dupon.
Bordeaux's Try-Machine Damian PenaUD is absent and has participated in an injury list on the center Gaëlfickou, Lock-THAUD FLAMENT, and LOOSE FORWARD CHARLES OLLIVON. However, it is a team that is still accumulated with quality and weight.
PIERRE-LOUIS BARASSI will won the fourth cap after four years of vacation, and the former skipper GRégoryallDrittt will start in the back row. A 6-2 bench big hitter is waiting.
France: 15 Thomas Ramos; 14théoattissogbé, 13 Pierre-Louis Barassi (Toulouse), 12 Yoram Moefana (Bordeauxbègles) EAUXBègles); 10 Romantic NTAMACK, 9 Antoine DuPon (Toulouse, Capture); 1 Jean-Baptiste Gros (Toulon), 2 Peato Mauvaka (Toulouse), 3 UINI ATONIO (La Rochelle), 4 Alexandre Roumat (Toulouse) LOUSE), 6françoiscros (TOUSEOUSE), 7 Paul Boudehent ( La La La Rochelle), 8GRégoryallDritt (La Rochelle)
exchange: Julien Malcand (Toulouse), Syrille Byle (Toulouse), George Henri Colonbe (La Rochel), Hugo Auradu (Po), Mikal Gilad (Lyon), Oscar Gegohe (La Rochel), Nolan Ran Rosan Le Gallech (Racing 92), Emilin Galeton (PAU).
preamble
Daniel Galant
That day has arrived. As Andy Bull I said
“There is a transition every six countries, it starts in winter and ends in spring. One of the reasons that is very loved is to fill the darkest weekend in the year, once it is. You know that the sun will come soon. “
This 25th edition already feels a little special. Probably, it is the fact that all side has something to prove. Maybe it's an approaching lion tour. Maybe at least half of the side will think of yourself. Maybe that is the return of the world's best players.
Is Antoine Dupon the best in history? It is a question that runs until March, and he aims for the grand slum, giving him enough time to answer it.
Kicking off in Paris under the lights with Wales is probably the best at the table. Therefore, Warengatland troops should never feel pressure, despite their shady running.
Of course, they play for the pride of the country and their own self -esteem, but no one gives them a prayer. When they step into the arena, contact the arena, return to the box smart and return to themselves, they can keep their heads high, regardless of the results.
All kinds of wonderful games are launched for famous tournaments by lifting the mood. This sport has many negative news. Regaining this competition feels like a snack.
Kick -off in Paris 21:15 local time, 20:15 BST.
Team news, update, etc.
If you want to contact and share your thoughts on this match or Six Nations in general, please send an email.
