George North seals Welsh comeback against France in thrilling Six Nations opener
Re-live all the action from the Six Nations opener in Paris
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Your support makes all the difference.Wales staged a remarkable second-half comeback to stun France 24-19 on a memorable opening Six Nations night in Paris.
Warren Gatland's team trailed 16-0 at the interval, but they responded magnificently to claim a 10th successive win and equal their longest unbeaten run since 1999.
Tries by scrum-half Tomos Williams and wing George North, who capitalised on opposite number Yoann Huget's defensive howler, plus two Gareth Anscombe conversions and a Dan Biggar penalty edged Wales ahead following a 15-minute purple patch.
And after France went back in front through a Camille Lopez penalty, North claimed his second try - a stunning 60-metre interception effort that Biggar converted - to give Wales a seventh victory from the last eight starts against France.
Re-live the action below:
PENALTY! It isn't Morgan Parra. Camille Lopez steps up, and slots over simply.
France 13-0 Wales
France 13-0 Wales, 34 minutes
Six handling errors already for Wales. Struggling to get going.
Damian Penaud again beats a couple after being fed the ball from the restart. A lovely start from the lithe right winger.
France 13-0 Wales, 35 minutes
Wales are again loose in possession. Rob Evans the culprit.
France get their offloads going, Arthur Iturria particularly catching the eye in that regard, but they too lose track of the ball.
Gareth Anscombe lets them off the hook with a kick that floats straight out of play.
France 13-0 Wales, 36 minutes
Another drop. France again in the centres from the lineout.
Wales kick into France territory, and will have possession as the home side hack clear.
France 13-0 Wales, 37 minutes
I'm not sure a single Welsh lineout has gone to hand. Guilhem Guirado collects the latest Ken Owens misfire.
Yoann Huget and Morgan Parra combine to exploit a gap in midfield, and the latter is player at the base of a ruck with Wales scrambling. The ball is pumped into the corner for a French surge.
France 13-0 Wales, 38 minutes
France bring the ball down safely and have the initial push at the maul. Here come the backs. Damian Penaud lends his weight. Morgan Parra dips his head in.
But Wales recover well and reaffirm. The maul collapses legally. Wales scrum.
France 13-0 Wales, 39 minutes
France too hasty in the push. Free kick for Wales with time ticking down in the half.
France 13-0 Wales, 40 minutes
We are into the red as Arthur Iturria unfurls another delectable offload. Soft hands for a big man.
Camille Lopez drops back into the pocket...
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