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.

"We have recently won the Grand Slam and a fourth Six Nations title under our head coach Warren Gatland. I have been a part of them and have given Wales 12 years of loyal service, enjoying my time here immensely and having a great rapport with the Welsh public, who I love.

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.

Wales have been boosted by the return of winger Josh Adams, fullback Liam Williams and lock Dafydd Jenkins for their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Friday, but number eight Taulupe Faletauwill have to wait to make his return.

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

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. Wales' hopes of a first win over France since 2019 will be hindered by the presence of Olympic gold medallist Dupont.