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Reaction
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fsebastien-vahaamahina.jpg "France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina pictured in November 2018")
World Rugby investigate photo of referee Peyper 'mocking Vahaamahina elbow'
The Frenchman was sent off against Wales on Sunday.Oct 21, 08:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F42%2Fwarren-gatland.jpg "Warren Gatland pictured on October 20, 2019")
Warren Gatland admits Wales not at their best in narrow France win
Wales capitalised on Sebastien Vahaamahina's dismissal for an elbow.Oct 20, 12:02
Warren Gatland "relieved" after thrilling one-point win over France
Wales came from behind and won with a late try.Oct 20, 11:44
The Match
Match Report
Warren Gatland's side are through to the semi-finals in Japan.
Build-up
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F39%2Fhadleigh-parkes.jpg "Hadleigh Parkes scores for Wales on September 29, 2019")
Hadleigh Parkes 'privileged' to play in World Cup quarter-final
New Zealand-born centre has become a mainstay of the Wales team.Oct 19, 12:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F41%2Fjosh-adams.jpg "Josh Adams in action for Wales on October 13, 2019")
Wales wing Josh Adams: "We know what needs to be done"
Wales take on France on Sunday looking to secure a World Cup semi-final place.Oct 19, 06:26
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France head coach Brunel: 'Wales are the favourites'
France have lost seven of their last eight games against Wales.Oct 19, 06:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F40%2Frhys-patchell.jpg "Rhys Patchell in action for Wales on September 29, 2019")
Wales vs. France: The recent record
France edged to a 9-8 win in Auckland eight years ago.Oct 18, 09:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F41%2Fdan-biggar.jpg "Wales' Dan Biggar sits injured on October 9, 2019")
Warren Gatland insists Dan Biggar is fully fit for quarter-final
Fly-half went off after suffering head injuries in successive World Cup games.Oct 18, 06:32
Jonathan Davies, Dan Biggar included in Wales starting lineup for quarter-final
Jonathan Davies and Dan Biggar have recovered from injuries to be fit for the World Cup quarter final against France.Oct 18, 06:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F05%2Fken-owens.jpg "Wales forward Ken Owens pictured in February 2018")
Ken Owens talks up Wales' confidence ahead of quarter-finals
Warren Gatland's side have defeated France in seven of their last eight meetings.Oct 17, 06:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F39%2Fwalgeo.jpg "Wales' Liam Williams celebrates scoring their fourth try against Georgia on September 23, 2019")
Liam Williams: 'Wales can win the World Cup'
The Six Nations winners have to beat France and then either Japan or South Africa to reach the final.Oct 16, 11:34
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Neil Jenkins: 'Warren Gatland is an incredible person'
Wales are preparing for a crunch World Cup clash against France.Oct 16, 11:05
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Stephen Jones: '2011 defeat great fuel for France rematch'
Wales ready for World Cup quarter-final showdown against France.Oct 15, 10:33
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