The 2025 Six Nations kicks off at the Stade de France with an intriguing opening fixture between pretournament favorites France and out-of-form Wales. The French have inspirational captain Antoine Dupont back among the ranks and will be aiming to build on their autumn international wins over New Zealand and Australia.

Head coach Warren Gatland is overseeing a transition to a young squad, but many of his players are yet to taste victory in a red shirt and many onlookers will be expecting tonight to defeat no.13. France will be raring to go, and have Antoine Dupont chomping at the bit after skipping last year in favour of Olympics preparations.

Antoine Dupont was the star of the show as he helped France beat Wales 43-0 in their match on Friday, January 31 to be played at the Stade de France. Veteran coach Warren Gatland suffered defeat in his 150th international in charge of Wales as he started his 13th Six Nations tournament in this role.