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Lievremont confident France can rise to the challenge

FRANCE coach Marc Lievremont is relishing the prospect of Saturday’s RBS Six Nations decider against Wales – even though he expects his team to be made less than welcome at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium. Read

Alun Wyn Jones out to make up for lost time

HE has been a regular in the Wales side for the past two seasons, has quickly amassed 20 caps and has already been touted as a future captain, writes Simon Kendal-Williams. Read

When Jenks and Howley tamed French

IF the Wales class of 2008 want to know the secret behind ending their 12-year home hoodoo against France they should look no further than two of their current coaches. Read

‘Phillips has learned from his mistakes against Irish’ – Howley

Howley: Phillips has learned from his mistakes

WALES backs coach Rob Howley believes scrum-half Mike Phillips will keep his discipline on Saturday in the Grand Slam bid against France at the Millennium Stadium. Read

France name team for Wales clash

FRANCE have recalled scrum-half Jean-Baptiste Elissalde but named utility back Cedric Heymans on the bench for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship title decider against Wales in Cardiff. Read

Hook gets Grand Slam thumbs up

WARREN Gatland has admitted picking James Hook ahead of Stephen Jones for Wales’ Grand Slam bid against France was one of the hardest decisions he has had to make in his coaching career. Read

Fifty-cap Gough happy to be Wales’ heartbeat

IAN Gough cuts such a laid-back figure on the eve of his 50th cap, you could be forgiven for thinking the previous 49 had been a walk in the park. Read

Phillips determined to remain unchanged

MIKE Phillips has vowed to carry on being himself after holding on to the Welsh number nine jersey. Read

Thomas keen to rekindle the spirit of 2005

As Grand Slam fever sweeps Wales GARETH GRIFFITHS catches up with one of the season’s standout performers, Jonathan Thomas Read

James Hook gets the nod for France clash

JAMES Hook has been dramatically called up to replace Stephen Jones as Wales attempt to seal the Grand Slam at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Read

Don’t take us lightly, Jauzion warns Wales

WALES have been warned not to under-estimate France during Saturday’s Millennium Stadium showdown for the Six Nations title. Read

Lee Byrne: We can end French bogey

LEE BYRNE last night pledged Triple Crown kings Wales would become Grand Slam heroes by ending their Millennium Stadium bogey against France. Read

George Graham was real power of Scotland

ALASDAIR STROKOSCH has revealed the part played by relentless forwards coach George Graham in Scotland’s shock Calcutta Cup win over England. Read

Jonny faces boot as England out to restore pride

JONNY WILKINSON should discover in the next 24 hours whether or not he will pay a hefty price for England’s Calcutta Cup no-show. Read

Woodward slams RFU over Edwards' Welsh role

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD has attacked his former England rugby bosses for allowing Shaun Edwards to slip through the net and join Wales. Read

Cardiff prepares to tackle Grand Slam day

CARDIFF is bracing itself for a 200,000-strong deluge of rugby fans on Saturday as Wales bid for their second Grand Slam in four years. Read

‘Italians will be tougher than England’ – Hadden

SCOTLAND coach Frank Hadden reckons that playing Italy in Rome next Saturday will be a tougher mission for his team than the one they faced last weekend when they took on England at Murrayfield. Read

French are left all shook up as Elvis returns

A PLAYER called Elvis will be trying to recreate one of his greatest hits as France seek to derail the Wales Grand Slam bid in Cardiff on Saturday. Read

Ashton set to ring changes to side after shock defeat

ENGLAND’S RBS 6 Nations flops will learn their selection fate later today. Read

Mike Phillips looks for Slam joy

MIKE Phillips is determined to drink every last sip of adulation in the biggest week of his international career as Wales prepare for a shot at the Grand Slam. Read