It may be stretching it to say there's a definite pattern emerging, but there have been somewhat disturbing similarities in Wales' two Six Nations games so far.
Another classic Wales-France match could be in store on Friday
A slow start means they've given the opposition a comfortable lead early in the second half - 20-3 in Twickenham; 21-9 against Scotland.
A few old failings have re-emerged including a creaking lineout with crucial attacking positions being lost far too often.
There are still major problems at the break down too, with Scotland's Glasgow back-row in particular dominating completely; and taking wrong options means that half chances created weren't finished.
And there are one or two new deficiencies - problems at scrum-half without Mike Phillips and Dwayne Peel, and a leaky defence.
The rearguard was watertight in winning the Grand Slam two years ago and early on against England, who spent the first half hour going sideways rather than forward.
But it was horribly porous against Scotland, with first-up tackles and high balls uncharacteristically being missed, putting Wales on the back foot.
The pluses? Solid scrums; Jamie Roberts re-finding some form; James Hook finding more than a little form and perhaps a permanent position; a better balance has been found to the back-row (though maybe not through choice) and there have been good second half showings on both occasions with more than a few glimpses of the high quality rugby capable of cutting any defence.
Overall, the minuses slightly outweigh the pluses, but the incredible end to the Scotland game makes sure that Wales aren't meeting France facing three defeats in a row.
If they can only start like they finished, it may not just be another Wales-France cracker, it could blow the championship wide open.
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