This time, no joke. After having disappointed and lost for the first time in its history against Italy during the previous day (20-23), the French XV under 20 must get back in hand against Wales and impose during the fourth day of the Six Nations Tournament in the category, Thursday at the Arms Park in Cardiff.
An opponent who usually succeeds rather well, since the Bleuets have won their last three Tournament matches played against the Welsh, including a record 67-17 victory last year. The partners of Breton captain Corentin Mézou have not suffered two defeats in a row since 2013 (3, against Wales, England and Ireland).
A new defeat would be a stain for the French, world champions last summer in South Africa but who are struggling in this edition after a home defeat against Ireland (31-37) then a victory against Scotland in Edinburgh (14-29) in the first two games. For its part, Wales, wooden spoon of the 2023 edition, have lost 10 of their last 11 matches in the U20 Six Nations Tournament.
The match between Wales and France is scheduled to kick off at 8:45 p.m. this Thursday March 7. The match will be broadcast live on the L’Équipe channel.
