“It is a frustrating one as the boys put in a lot of work. We felt we did enough to win the game but it wasn’t to be. That being said, it is massive step in right direction” – Wayne Pivac; Wales head coach also confirmed Alun Wyn Jones will re-join squad ahead of Italy Test
Last Updated: 11/03/22 11:18pm
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac was frustrated after the defeat to France, but praised his side’s improvement
A frustrated Wayne Pivac felt his Wales side did enough to win in their narrow 13-9 Six Nations defeat to France on Friday, praising the display as “a massive step in the right direction”.
Wales dominated possession and territory against unbeaten France but, despite a number of entries into their opponents’ 22, could not find a way to breach their defence.Although it was an improved performance from the home side, it was still a third loss in four games for the defending Six Nations champions. “[The game-plan] very nearly worked,” Pivac said after the loss.”It is a frustrating one as the boys put in a lot of work. We felt we did enough to win the game but it wasn’t to be.”That being said, it is massive step in the right direction.”France scored the lone try early on through flanker Anthony Jelonch, while Wales’ best chance came when centre Jonathan Davies juggled the ball with the French tryline in sight, but could not keep it under control. France’s Anthony Jelonch scored the only try in Friday’s Test in Cardiff “It was a very tight Test and it came down to one score. They had one chance and took it, and we couldn’t quite finish it off,” Pivac added.”We worked hard and it wasn’t down to lack of eff …