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Betsen waxes lyrical over ‘unbelievable’ Edwards ahead of Cardiff return

Former France flanker Serge Betsen is looking forward to seeing Shaun Edwards' impact in evidence when Les Bleus take on Wales.

France should let their rugby do the talking in Cardiff after Wyn Jones fanned the flames this week, Serge Betsen says.

A mouthwatering round three of the Six Nations could be pivotal in a battle for the title that appears to be wide open.

A wing injury crisis has led to Gael Fickou moving out wide against Wales, with centre Virimi Vakatawa back in the side.

Wayne Pivac has made two changes to his starting line-up to face France, Gareth Davies and Ross Moriarty getting the nod.

Hallam Amos returns to the Wales squad for this weekend's Six Nations clash with pace-setters France, replacing Cardiff team-mate Owen Lane.

Vincent Rattez, a try-scorer against England, will play no further part in the Six Nations for France.

Only Usain Bolt would have been able to stop Matteo Minozzi scoring Italy's first try against France, according to Teddy Thomas.

France claimed a bonus-point victory over Italy to make it two wins from two in the Six Nations.

Arthur Vincent and Jayden Hayward come into the France and Italy starting line-ups respectively for the match in Paris.

After both recorded opening wins, Ireland and Wales clash in Dublin. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of a Calcutta Cup clash.

Defending champions Wales will have to do without Liam Williams for at least another two Six Nations matches.

Man-of-the-match Gregory Alldritt said France were determined to show Eddie Jones they have fighting spirit in Paris.

New head coach Fabien Galthie believes France reaped the rewards of meticulous preparation for the Six Nations when they beat England.

Mark Keohane reflects on the first weekend of Super Rugby and Six Nations. My return is: four from seven in Super Rugby and three... Read more

England were made to pay for an error-strewn performance in Paris, where France enjoyed a winning start to the Six Nations.