Wales is one of Europe's top rugby sides and is traditional a power in both the Six Nations and Rugby World Cup.
Leigh Halfpenny has urged Wales to play like champions in Paris on Saturday after their grip on the RBS 6 Nations title was loosened last week.
Several Wales players will be sweating on selection during the next day as interim head coach Rob Howley finalises his team to face France.
Wales assistant coach Mark Jones has described the reigning RBS 6 Nations champions as a "wounded animal".
Ken Owens has underlined Wales' sense of determination to haul themselves back into the RBS 6 Nations title race.
Shaun Edwards has predicted a battle between two "pumped up" teams when Wales and France look to revive their RBS 6 Nations campaigns.
France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has kept faith with the players humbled by Italy for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales.
Adam Jones believes Wales' current predicament is "definitely fixable" as they prepare to face France in Paris next weekend.
Matthew Rees has no doubt the Wales squad will "stay tight" in their quest to avoid their Six Nations campaign unravelling with indecent haste.
Mike Phillips has urged Wales to play with "no fear" when they target an odds-defying Six Nations victory against France next Saturday.
Rob Howley bemoaned a nightmare start to Wales' RBS 6 Nations title defence after his side's comeback fell short in a 30-22 defeat to Ireland.
Ireland beat reigning champions Wales 30-22 in a pulsating six-try encounter as they announced their RBS 6 Nations title credentials.
Ireland coach Declan Kidney has dismissed recent Heineken Cup form as having any relevance on Saturday's Six Nations clash away to Wales.
Sam Warburton believes Wales will take "massive confidence" from their status as reigning Six Nations champions.
Dan Biggar readily accepts that pressure and expectancy are all part of the job description attached to being Wales fly-half.
Rory Best has exonerated Matthew Rees of blame for Wales' 'ballgate' victory against Ireland in the 2011 RBS 6 Nations.
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