Rugby World Cup 2019, Wales vs France: Kick-off time, where to watch, team news and odds for quarter-final clash

The two teams meet in Oita on Sunday 20 October

Callum Rice-Coates
Sunday 20 October 2019 04:30 EDT
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Wales and France meet in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup on Sunday looking to set up a semi-final clash with either Japan or South Africa.

Warren Gatland’s side – on a run of 18-successive competitive wins – will be strong favourites having regularly beaten France in recent years.

Wales head into this one on the back of a convincing win over Uruguay, while France narrowly beat Tonga in their final pool stage outing.

Jacques Brunel’s side did not always convince on their way to the last eight, but games against Sunday’s opposition have typically been tight, close affairs.

Neutrals will hope for an occasion to match this year’s Six Nations meeting between France and Wales, when the latter came from 16-0 down at half-time to secure a dramatic victory on their way to the title.

When is it?

Wales vs France kicks off at 8:15am BST on Sunday 20 October.

Where can I watch it?

ITV1 will be broadcasting the match, with coverage starting at 7.30am. Alternatively, you can stream it via the ITV Hub on your laptop, smartphone or laptop.

Teams

Wales: Liam Williams, George North, Jonathan Davies, Hadleigh Parkes, Josh Adams, Dan Biggar, Gareth Davies, Wyn Jones, Ken Owens, Tomas Francis, Jake Ball, Alun Wyn Jones (c), Aaron Wainwright, Justin Tipuric, Josh Navidi

Replacements: Elliot Dee, Rhys Carre, Dillon Lewis, Adam Beard, Ross Moriarty, Tomos Williams, Rhys Patchell, Owen Watkin

France: Maxime Medard, Damian Penaud, Virimi Vakatawa, Gael Fickou, Yoann Huget, Romain Ntamack, Antoine Dupont, Jefferson Poirot, Guilhem Guirado (c), Rabah Slimani, Bernard le Roux, Sebastien Vahaamahina, Wenceslas Lauret, Charles Ollivon, Gregory Alldritt

Replacements: Camille Chat, Cyril Baille, Emerick Setiano, Paul Gabrillagues, Louis Picamoles, Baptiste Serin, Camille Lopez, Vincent Rattez

Odds

Wales 2/5

Draw 30/1

France 11/4

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