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Wales lose to France in thrilling game of attacking rugby
France's Romain Taofifenua on their way over to score their side's fourth try during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, March 10, 2024

Wales 24-45 France 
By David Nicholson 
at the Millennium Stadium

WALES are staring down the barrel of the Six Nations wooden spoon as they lost again at home to France today in a thrilling game of attacking rugby.

Head coach Warren Gatland will not be pleased with how his side lost impetus in the second half and gifted France the victory.

But he will be happy at how his young and inexperienced players attacked Les Bleus and scored three tries before finally succumbing in the second half.

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