France, Jan. 31 -- France host Wales on Friday night in the opening game of the 2025 Six Nations seeking a first title in the tournament since rampaging past all contenders for the 2022 crown.

Scrum-half Antoine Dupont was at the heart of the team that beat Wales, England, Ireland, Scotland and Italy to hoist the crown and achieve the Grand Slam - victories over all five sides.

Ireland repeated that feat in 2023 and retained the title last year.

For the 2025 campaign, they will be vying to become the first country to win three championships on the trot since the inception of the Six Nations in 2000 when Italy joined the Five Nations party.

"The goal is to win a championship and everyone wants to win a Grand Slam, that's the ultimate g...