Ben Thomas gets the match underway for Wales, taken by Meafou

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

The Six Nations Championship gets underway with France hosting Wales in the opening round. Head to head these sides have met on 104 occasions, with France winning 50 to the 51 by Wales to go along with three draws. In last seasons championship, France ran out 45-24 winners.