Superstar scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has set up three tries and France has overwhelmed Wales 43-0 in an impressive Six Nations opener in Paris.

Dupont, who skipped last year's tournament to prepare for the Rugby Sevens tournament at the Paris Olympics, which France won, delivered a hat-trick of assists as Les Bleus handed

France faced setbacks with winger Damian Penaud's injury ahead of their Six Nations match against Wales. Key players like Gael Fickou and Charles Ollivon are also unavailable. Coach Fabien Galthie made five team changes,

France head coach Fabien Galthie has named his matchday 23 to tackle Wales in the opening 2025 Six Nations match on Friday. Les Bleus collide with Warren Gatland’s outfit at the Stade de France with Antoine Dupont skippering the side from scrum-half after missing last year’s edition of the tournament.

Wales were held scoreless for the first time in Six Nations history after being thrashed 43-0 by France. On a raucous Friday night at the Stade de France, there were early warning signs. After just three minutes, French talisman Antoine Dupont took a quick tap 15 metres from the Welsh line after Uini Atonio was upended illegally.

Despite injuries and tough away trips Fabien Galthié‘s side have enough quality to beat everyone if they keep themselves focused

Fabien Galthie's in-form France start this year's Six Nations by hosting struggling Wales on Friday with the head coach fully aware of the challenge of winning the title.

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Match preview, team news and key stats as France host Wales in the opening game of the 2025 Men's Six Nations.

France have lost flying winger Damian Penaud to injury for their Six Nations clash against Wales, adding to a list of key players unavailable for the tournament opener at the Stade de France on Friday.

France host Wales on Friday night in the opening game of the 2025 Six Nations seeking a first title in the tournament since rampaging past all contenders for the 2022 crown.

Antoine Dupont said the inclusion in France's matchday 23 of Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou for Friday's Test with Wales has not had an impact on the squad.