Wales and France played a tough, but inept test today. And one has rarely seen worse turf. That said Wales were good value for their win . And Halfpenny for his MOM. If there's a better all round fullback in the game today, I'm not sure who that is. North, who rolled over Fury a few years back, showed great body control in scoring his try and Phillips was also excellent. He's a second Welsh player who would have to be a candidate for best in his position...I have yet to see him outplayed by an opposite number.
The Frogs in favouring new talent, seem to have lost all their tradition skills. While Freddie, a rare hold over among the newbies, was particularly poor. The French showcased the futility of the short pop kick, if it doesn't land in space. Time and again they simply handed over possession with this tactic.
