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France 43-0 WalesWelsh losing run continues as Les Bleus prove too strongWorrying times for the Welsh, worrying times, indeed, for all the four teams who have a game coming up against this French team in the next few weeks. They started the 2025 Six Nations by beating Wales 43-0, a record score against them in a home game, and they did it at a canter. It’s hard to say which side of the score they’ll be more pleased with, the seven tries, or the shut-out. The only blemish for the French was a red card for Romain Ntamack, who was sent off for a high tackle on Dan Edwards when there were ten minutes left to play. It didn’t make much difference this weekend but, who knows, maybe it will next one, when they play England at Twickenham.The Welsh have lost 13 in a row now. They looked awful small out there waiting for the start, surrounded by flames, fireworks, and the blindingly bright blue, red and white lights, while their handful of travelling fans were drowned out by the tens of thousands of French. Their skipper Jac Morgan gathered his men into a huddle, and did his best to steel them for what was coming. Being ready for the blow, though, didn’t make it any easier to wear when it came. Within minutes, Morgan’s team was reeling backwards when Thomas Ramos kicked a 50-22, and Antoine Dupont barreled his way over underneath the posts. Continue reading...