France vs Wales live stream
You can watch France vs Wales for free on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK, and on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Player in Ireland. Fans can pay to watch the rugby on Peacock in the US, and on Stan Sport in Australia. Full information on the TV viewing options below. We'll also explain how to watch a FREE France vs Wales live stream from anywhere in the world.
Kick-off: Saturday, March 18, 2.45pm GMT / 10.45am ET / 7.45am PT |
TV channel: ITV1 (UK) | VM One (IRE) | CNBC / Peacock (US) | Stan (AUS) |
Free live stream: ITVX (UK) | Virgin Media Player (IRE) |
Use ExpressVPN to watch any stream |
France vs Wales match preview
France's chances of retaining the Six Nations trophy are extremely slim, but all they can do is take care of business and hope against hope for a gift from the rugby gods. Les Bleus host Wales in the second game of Super Saturday and, regardless of the big picture, Fabien Galthie's men will be keen to put on a show in their final competitive game at the Stade de France ahead of their home World Cup.
The second coming of Warren Gatland has yielded points at last, though his team selection shows exactly where Wales' place in the pecking order is right now. Despite having a one-man advantage for three quarters of the game against Italy, last weekend, they rode their luck, and, in what looks like an attempt to shield the team's youngsters from a potential hiding for the ages, Gatland has gone heavy on experience.
If this is to be a swansong for the likes of Alun Wyn Jones, Dan Biggar and George North, it's likely to be much more bitter than sweet. Taulupe Faletau will join those three in the centurion club, though Liam Williams misses out through injury, with Louis Rees-Zammit replacing him at full-back.
Galthie, meanwhile, has kept team changes to a minimum, which is hardly a surprise, considering their record 53-10 destruction of England was by far their best showing of the competition so far. Uini Atonio slots straight back into the France XV upon his return from suspension, coming in for Dorian Aldegheri, while Romain Taofifenua has been brought in to deputise for the injured Paul Willemse.
There are three very specific scenarios in which France could leapfrog Ireland, who play against England in the grand finale. In the simplest terms, all three of them require France to beat Wales, and Ireland to lose.
Follow our guide as we explain all the ways to get a France vs Wales live stream wherever you are – starting with how to watch the Six Nations for FREE in the UK and Ireland.
How to watch France vs Wales: live stream Six Nations for FREE in the UK
How to watch France vs Wales from outside your country
If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your usual coverage of the Six Nations, you'll want a VPN. This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you watching a France vs Wales live stream in particular parts of the world.
They're a useful means of getting around this issue, are cheap, and easy to set-up as well. Here's how it's done.
Use a VPN to watch France vs Wales from anywhere
How to use a VPN for France vs Wales
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN (opens in new tab).
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'UK' for ITVX.
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - ITVX (opens in new tab) for UK citizens abroad.