France fans create a superb atmopshere as the Stade de France prepares to host the first ever Six Nations game on a Friday evening Wales take the lead as Stephen Jones slots over the easiest of penalties in front of the posts as France find themselves offside Alun-Wyn Jones claims a line-out with ease as the Welsh open the encounter in confident fashion on a dry Parisian night Jones extends the Welsh lead with another three points before Morgan Parra reduces the deficit with a French penalty Wales score the opening try of night as Lee Byrne slices through the French defence with a scintillating line of attack French captain Lionel Nallet celebrates as Thierry Dusautoir barges over to score a try for the hosts on the stroke of half-time The French crowd celebrate during the interval as Parra knocks over the conversion to level the entertaining match at 13-13 France take the lead for the first time as Cedric Heymans scores the second try for the hosts despite Martyn Williams's best efforts Welsh skipper Ryan Jones can't hide his concern as the match starts to edge away from the visitors with France now dominant James Hook converts a penalty to ensure a tense climax but France's resolute defence holds on to seal the entertaining 21-16 win
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