Wales and France will renew a 118-year rivalry when they face each other in the Six Nations game in Cardiff on Sunday.
Wales’ 48-7 away loss to England emphasised why these are grim times for Welsh rugby.
Head coach Steve Tandy and his players must now regroup in time for the weekend visit of Les Bleus to the Principality Stadium.
French fans will arrive for a weekend of rugby in the Welsh capital in high spirits as they chase a first Grand Slam since 2022.
France are due to name their team on Thursday morning, with Wales set to announce 24 hours later.