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Wales ended an eight-game losing streak with a hard-fought 16-6 victory over an uninspired French side at the Stade de France on Saturday.
George North of Wales scores the opening try during the RBS Six Nations match between France and Wales at Stade de France on February 9, 2013 in Paris, France.
(February 8, 2013 - Source: Tom Shaw/Getty Images Europe)
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Planet Rugby has a Match Report:
A solitary late try from wing George North handed Wales the spoils in a dour game that culminated to the sound of boos and whistles from the Parisian crowd.
The result leaves pre-tournament favourites France rooted to the bottom on the Six Nations Championship standings after their shock loss to Italy last week.
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Man of the match: Not many stand-out performers but Leigh Halfpenny was very solid, making very few errors and landing crucial kicks.
Moment of the match: There was only one. North's try was the game changer and a rare highlight.
Villain of the match: No nasty stuff, but if you're French, a guy called Philippe won't be on your Christmas card list right now.
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George North of Wales is tackled by Thierry Dusautoir of France during the RBS Six Nations match between France and Wales at Stade de France on February 9, 2013 in Paris, France.
(February 8, 2013 - Source: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images Europe)
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Ryan Jones (L) and Ian Evans of Wales drive on during the RBS Six Nations match between France and Wales at Stade de France on February 9, 2013 in Paris, France.
(February 8, 2013 - Source: Tom Shaw/Getty Images Europe)
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RBS 6 Nations has a Match Report:
North gets Wales back to winning ways
George North's late try, following a moment of magic from Dan Biggar, handed Wales a nail-biting 16-6 RBS 6 Nations victory over France in Paris.
With the scores locked at 6-6 with just eight minutes to go, Biggar chipped in behind and North, who until that stage had seen very little possession, raced onto the ball and dotted down.
It was a first win in nine matches for Wales, a first for Rob Howley as interim coach, a first of the 2013 RBS 6 Nations for the defending champions and a first since completing the Grand Slam last season, against France in Cardiff.
France, on the other hand, who again failed to rediscover their autumn form that eluded them against Italy in Rome last week, have now gone five RBS 6 Nations matches without a victory.
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George North of Wales drives on during the RBS Six Nations match between France and Wales at Stade de France on February 9, 2013 in Paris, France.
(February 8, 2013 - Source: Tom Shaw/Getty Images Europe)
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next test:
Italy v Wales
Stadio Olimpico - Rome
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England v France
Twickenham - London
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