WALES and France are set to go head-to-head for a place in the World Cup semi-final.

After cruising through qualifying, the Welsh are big favourites to beat Les Blues – but the French have had a fortnight off after their match with England was cancelled due to Typoon Hagibis.

Wales vs France team news

WARREN GATLAND is at full-strength after Dan Biggar overcame a second concussion scare of the tournament.

The fly-half picked up head injuries in two Pool matches but will be fit to face France in Wales' biggest game since the last World Cup.

Jonathan Davies and Hadleigh Parkes have both come through late fitness tests and will also start in the back row.

And flying winger George North will feature after successfully fighting his way back from an ankle injury.

After making thirteen changes against Uruguay, Warren Gatland has chosen the same starting side that defeated both Georgia and Australia.

France have made five changes from the side that defeated Tonga, with scrum-half Antoine Dupont fit to play despite a back complaint.

Wales vs France line-ups

Wales: L Williams; North, Jonathan Davies, Parkes, Adams; Biggar, G Davies; Wyn Jones, Owens, Francis, Ball, Alun Wyn Jones (capt), Wainwright, Navidi, Tipuric.

Replacements: E Dee, Carre, D Lewis, Beard, Moriarty, T Williams, Patchell, Watkin.

France: Medard; Penaud, Vakatawa, Fickou, Huget; Ntamack, Dupont; Poirot, Guirado (capt), Slimani, Le Roux, Vahaamahina, Lauret, Ollivon, Alldritt.

Replacements: Chat, Baille, Setiano, Gabrillagues, Picamoles, Serin, Lopez, Rattez.

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