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That's it from Cardiff, where it went as expected with a comprehensive French win in front of a huge travelling support.

It was another grim afternoon for Wales, even if captain Dewi Lake insists it was better than against England.

It's all relative.

Wales have conceded four half-centuries in five games under Steve Tandy in Cardiff and they don't have long to lick their wounds.

Scotland visit on Saturday and they will be fuelled by the desire to back up their Calcutta Cup win against England.

Gregor Townsend's side were majestic at Murrayfield after a shambolic round one in Rome.

Wales could really do with the unpredictable Scots being off their game in what is said to be one of the two winnable Six Nations fixtures.

Tandy's side will be big underdogs again as they bid to avoid a third wooden spoon on the bounce and end their 13-game losing streak in the tournament.

Still, at least the France game is out of the way - they look like champions elect.

Until next week!

Four of Wales' all-time record defeats in the Six Nations have come in the past year

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France defence coach Shaun Edwards speaking to BBC One: "I thought we did pretty well in those vital moments today, to only concede 12 points, I was very pleased with that.

"We know we've got a huge game coming up against Italy, the next job is Italy and we'll be preparing for that over the next two or three days.

"The coaches are preparing the game plan and the players will be recovering and then we'll be bang at it."

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Wales head coach Steve Tandy speaking to BBC One: "I definitely feel like that [felt like a step forward].

"I thought we had moments in the game, our discipline was a lot better. I thought the set-piece was excellent, I thought we could've scored a few more tries.

"If you look at the athletes France have, if we kick a little too far, or if there's an offload, they come alive. You have to tip your hat to France and where they are as a team.

"For us it's transitioning, we're not where we want to be ultimately we're at this point in our journey but it's looking at where we have improved and keep building.

"It's our job as a team to get the support here. The general public has been amazingly supportive, I think they understand what part of the journey we're on.

"The only thing I can say is the effort the boys put in as a young group, they love the support and the connection to our community and our nation."

Ian Gough
Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

These next two games I think are a best chance of getting something.

Wales need to pick themselves off the floor and put a performance in against Scotland.

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Wales captain Dewi Lake speaking to BBC One: "I think we were a lot better than last week.

"When we did create we were largely inaccurate in the final third, but I do think there were more positives than last week, but the score line is what it is.

"It's always a privilege to put the jersey on, that will never change.

"We were largely disappointed with our performance last week and what we showed on the pitch, we'll probably be a bit happier with what we put out on the field this weekend, but again, there's still a lot to work on.

"I think ultimately it's our job to make people want to come and watch games.

"We're a side that are not getting results, but all we can ask is that people stick with us, come on the journey with us, because we're growing as a team and we will continue to grow."

Ian Gough
Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

They're a serious team. They're a very good team. They are all athletes.

That squad now with France is just 15 monstrous players. That is a wonderful rugby team with a wonderful rugby IQ.

James Hook
Former Wales fly-half

We probably expected France to come here and score 40 or 50 points.

There were improvements from last week for Wales, but it was just nowhere near enough.

Both sides of the ball France were incredible today.

Matt Lloyd
BBC Sport at Principality Stadium

France are taking a victory lap of the Principality Stadium and being cheered on by an adoring travelling crowd.

You get the sense we're already saluting the champions.

Sam Warburton
Former Wales captain on BBC One

I don't think the score-line reflects the effort from some of the Wales players.

There were definitely positives we can take into the Scotland game next week.

Not sure everyone agrees with you, sorry Steve.

Player of the match Matthieu Jalibert speaking to BBC One: "I'm very pleased to be playing with such talented players.

"I also want to congratulate all the forwards that made a big effort who give us the opportunity to have some space.

"I'm happy playing with the whole team."

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