Damian Penaud out of France squad ahead of Wales opener

Six Nations: Damian Penaud out of France squad ahead of Wales opener
France have lost winger Damian Penaud to injury for their Six Nations clash against Wales, adding to a list of key players unavailable for the tournament opener on Friday.
Williams, Adams and Jenkins return for Wales' Six Nations opener
British and Irish Lions duo Josh Adams and Liam Williams return for Wales' Six Nations opener against France, along with Dafydd Jenkins.
Wales team for opener at Stade de France
In the front row, props Evan Lloyd and Henry Thomas will make their first starts for Wales in the cauldron of the Stade de France. On the wing, Tom Rogers will earn his sixth cap after last featuring for Wales in their 2023 World Cup warm-up games.
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France v Wales, Six Nations 2025: What time is kick-off and what TV channel is it on?
Six Nations Championship begins with a daunting trip to play France in the tournament opener as Warren Gatland’s 2024 wooden spoonists try to get their campaign off in encouraging style, even if that comes in their performance rather than the result.
Dragons trio to feature for Wales against France in Six Nations
ALL three Dragons players will feature in Wales’ Six Nations opener against France in Paris with Aaron Wainwright starting at number eight.
Penaud adds to France injury woes ahead of Six Nations opener
France have lost flying winger Damian Penaud to injury for their Six Nations clash against Wales, adding to a list of key players unavailable for the tournament opener at the Stade de France on Friday.

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