As Wales prepare to kick off the 2025 Six Nations away to France, Warren Gatland will hope for an unlikley repeat of 2019 Welsh heroics in Paris.

Wales are similar odds to beat France in Paris as Japan were when they famously downed South Africa 34-32 at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. That was the biggest upset in World Cup history, and a Wales win tonight would be one of the biggest in Six Nations history.

The opening match of the 2025 Championship takes place under the Friday night lights of the Stade de France. Find out how to keep up to date with all the action

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France v Wales kicks off at 8.15pm on Friday, January 31 at Stade de France in Paris. For viewers in the United Kingdom, France v Wales is being shown live on ITV1. You can therefore live stream the game by using the ITV X app, but you will need an ITV account and TV licence for this option.

Wales face a stiff opening challenge as they bid to end their losing run against France in the opening fixture of the Six Nations. Warren Gatland’s side went the entirety of 2024 without Test success,

So, in a nutshell Wales to be competitive but the superior power of the France pack combined with the genius of Antoine Dupont, Romain Ntamack, Yoram Moefana and Louis Bielle-Biarrey will see the hosts win comfortably in the end.

In the front row, props Evan Lloyd and Henry Thomas will make their first starts for Wales in the cauldron of the Stade de France. On the wing, Tom Rogers will earn his sixth cap after last featuring for Wales in their 2023 World Cup warm-up games.

Gareth, Lauren and Cennydd discuss Warren Gatland’s team for the opening game in France. Read more