France 38-21 Wales: Dupont double spoils Jones landmark appearance
Tom Webber
October 24, 2020 22:10 MYT
October 24, 2020 22:10 MYT
Alun Wyn Jones made a record-equalling 148th Test appearance as Wales suffered a 38-21 loss to France in Paris on Saturday.
By representing his country at the Stade de France, Wales captain Jones drew level with New Zealand great Richie McCaw as the most-capped international rugby union players in history.
He was unable to prevent his team from slipping to defeat against France, who will hope to take momentum from their first game since February into the Six Nations finale against leaders Ireland next weekend.
Dan Biggar sent Leigh Halfpenny over for the opening try and added a penalty to put Wales 10-0 up inside 10 minutes, but Cyril Baille and Antoine Dupont crossed to put Les Bleus ahead after the half-hour mark.
Dupont doubled his tally before half-time and, after Biggar and Romain Ntamack traded penalties, he set up Charles Ollivon to score after Josh Adams failed to control a high ball.
Nicky Smith dotted down as Wales made a quick response, but Teddy Thomas chipped over Biggar to seal the win with a stunning solo try.
FULL TIME: FRA 38-21 WAL A difficult night in Paris against an impressive Les Bleus side. Y Ffrancwyr ar dân heno yn y brifddinas, chware teg. Félicitations, @FranceRugby pic.twitter.com/QXGx5Fzh3B — Welsh Rugby Union (@WelshRugbyUnion) October 24, 2020
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