McInally warns France should not write off Wales

Scotland hooker Stuart McInally has warned France not to write Wales off ahead of their Guinness Six Nations clash at Principality Stadium on Friday. France are chasing a first Grand Slam and Championship title since 2010 after wins against Italy, Ireland and Scotland, with Les Bleus safe in the knowledge that victory in Wales will leave just England in the way of a historic clean sweep. Ad/> Meanwhile, Wayne Pivac's Wales sit fifth in the table after a win at home to Scotland came in between defeats away to Ireland and England.

RugbySexton sets retirement date after penning new Ireland contractA DAY AGO But McInally, having started for Gregor Townsend's men in the losses to Wales and France in their last two games, is well-placed to judge and expects a closely fought contest when the two sides meet under the lights in Cardiff. «I think Wales can always surprise anyone,» said Edinburgh captain McInally, 31, who won his 46th cap against France at BT Murrayfield a fortnight ago. «Do not be fooled if they have got a few injuries.

They have got a huge amount of quality in that team. »And they have shown that year after year. I think a lot of people wrote them off last year, and they ended up winning the whole tournament.