The visitors started well and Trinh-Duc put them ahead with a fine drop goal. France were penalised again -- the third time in the opening 15 minutes -- and Halfpenny extended the lead to eight points. Another Halfpenny penalty put Wales four points ahead as the home side benefited from France's lack of discipline. Brunel's side dominated and were rewarded with a penalty converted by Machenaud early in the second half. France had one last penalty in the dying minutes but they lost the resulting lineout and had to settle for a frustrating defeat

Source: Otago Daily Times March 17, 2018 20:37 UTC